How to win: The Jobs Guarantee - RFP

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Fedcap is exploring the opportunity to deliver the National Jobs Guarantee Scheme Grant released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The Jobs Guarantee is a national employment programme designed to support young people aged 18-24 who have been unemployed and claiming Universal Credit for 18 months or more. It aims to break the cycle of long-term unemployment by offering every eligible participant a guaranteed, fully funded six month paid job, alongside tailored support to help them succeed and progress. Delivered by specialist Delivery Partners, the programme focuses on an employment-first approach, where young people move quickly into real jobs rather than extended pre-employment training. Partners work closely with local employers to source suitable roles -funded for up to 25 hours per week at the relevant minimum wage - and match participants based on their skills, interests, and needs.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — FEDCAP EMPLOYMENT LIMITED scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £1, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 22 June 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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