PQQ results

Nothing terribly surprising in these results. Two public sector organisations and one mixed ownership organisation among the shortlist, but mostly private sector. The future of WfYB is uncertain under a Conservative government, so shortlisted organisations will have to decide whether it's worthwhile bidding for the contracts.

Providers have been informed that they will be told who has been shortlisted for FND phase 2 this Friday. Details of JCP Support Contract and ESF winners are also expected this week. I'll update this story and post further details as they emerge, but be aware that contract announcements often suffer from last-minute delays.

[Updated 30/6 - Contract specification now attached]
[Updated 31/7 - Angus Knight and i2i have withdrawn from this round]

The PQQ results of Jobcentre Plus Support Contracts have been released. I've put them in a handy sortable table to make it easier to figure out who won what where. Supposedly, these will be running from December 2009, and are due to replace Programme Centres and various other bits of support, and provide a way for JCP advisers to call on provider services before the 12 month FND entry kicks in.