AKG’s Code of Conduct outlines our commitments to our Partnership Portal members. We are committed to establishing clear expectations and fostering strong collaboration, which provides a foundation for our relationship with you.
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Our commitments
We will
Provide and maintain clear communication channels to share information and opportunities for collaboration and partnership across the Partnership Portal membership.
Evaluate and score applications for partnership opportunities equitably and transparently.
Collaborate with Partnership Portal organisations to continuously refine and develop our processes and systems.
Respond to enquiries in a timely fashion.
Maintain confidentiality of your proprietary information and performance data.
Provide you with detailed feedback on your application, where requested.
Current opportunities
First Stage Expression of Interest (EOI) - Future Employment Support
DWP announced through a Pipeline Notice published on the 2nd April, their intention to replace the current Restart Scheme in 2028 with a ‘Future Employment Support Programme’. As an existing prime provider of the Restart Scheme in the East Central contract package area, AKG are preparing to bid for the Future Employment Support Programme, which is anticipated will be procured by DWP from the end of November 2026. We are currently considering all potential geographical areas for the future programme, until we understand more about the nature of the future programme delivery requirements and the geographical make up of the contract areas.
However we are keen to engage with interested providers in further discussion and dialogue about the Future Employment Support Programme; and invite organisations to complete our First Stage Expression of Interest (EOI). Please find here a link to the First Stage EOI Form. AKG Expression of Interest: Future Employment Support – Fill out form. There is no closure date for this EOI for the foreseeable future, but we urge you to complete this at your earliest convenience.
AKG commenced engagement with providers to discuss the Future Employment Support Programme at a Webinar held on 22nd April, a recording of which, including the presentation slides, can be found at here.
Resources and insights
Webinars, reports and insights from AKG
Webinar – The Future of Employment Support
AKG held an early engagement webinar with providers and stakeholders from across employment, skills and health services to engage in discussion in what the future holds for employment support. Led by Graeme Fitzjohn, AKG Head of Strategic Partnerships with co-presenters Natasha Harvey, Business Development Director and Anna Trevers, Policy and Public Affairs Lead, the webinar set out to provide an overview of the Government’s objectives shaping the employment, skills and health landscape, to enable more people to access, sustain and progress in work. The webinar also reflected on the recent Pipeline Notice published by DWP on the Future Employment Support programme, which is envisaged to replace the current Restart Scheme, being delivered by AKG in the East Central contract package area, in 2028.
Presentation slides
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Webinar – AKG Provider Network Update
On 3rd July, Graeme Fitzjohn (Head of Strategic Partnerships) and Heidi Fish (Head of Operations at AKG Health) hosted a webinar for members of the Provider Network. The session covered several key updates:
AKG Brand Launch – Introduction to the newly launched AKG brand and its mission.
AKG Health Overview – An introduction to AKG Health, including insights from a recent pilot programme supporting unemployed individuals aged 50+ with health conditions.
Future Opportunities – Early information on AKG’s potential partnership opportunities related to the Ministry of Justice’s Probation Services, due to be commissioned from September 2025.
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Webinar – Jobs 22 / AKG UK: Making a devolved employment system work
Jobs 22 (AKG UK) in partnership with the Future Governance Forum (FGF) (a newly established non-partisan and progressive not for profit think tank) hosted a webinar to discuss the recommendations from a new report sponsored by AKG UK on creating an effective devolved employment support system. FGF’s Hamida Ali and Joseph Holland (co-authors) shared the key findings and recommendations from the report with the audience, inviting feedback and discussion. The webinar session also heard from Ffion Price, Associate at Public Affairs Specialist DGA, who provided a review of the Budget Statement commitments from the Government impacting the employment, skills, health and justice sectors.
Support for the future report
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Webinar – Challenges and Opportunities for the Employment, Health and Skills Sector Under the New Government
We are thrilled to share the success of our first webinar for the Jobs 22 Partner Portal members. Over 70 partner organisations joined us to discuss the new government’s challenges and opportunities. Special thanks to our partners, the DGA Group, for their insightful presentation and analysis of the current landscape.
Highlights
- Engaging discussions with over 70 partner organizations
- In-depth analysis of the new government’s impact on the sector
- Expert insights from DGA Group
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