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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender Status: | Closed |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £2,930,000 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £2,930,000 |
| Release Date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 27 March 2026 |
| Enquiry Deadline: | 13 March 2026 |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-0564e6 |
| Notice Reference: | 017995-2026 |
All 7 notices for this procurement, oldest first.
Connect to Work Supported Employment Programme
Connect to Work Supported Employment Programme
Connect to Work Supported Employment Programme
Connect to Work Supported Employment Service in Dorset
Connect to Work Supported Employment Service in Dorset
Connect to work Supported Employment Programme in Dorset
Connect to Work Supported Employment Programme in Dorset
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| Award status: | Active |
| Call-off method: | Both: direct call-off and mini-competition |
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is seeking providers to deliver a new Dorset wide supported employment service 'Connect to Work Supported Employment Service in Dorset'. Connect to Work is a new government-funded programme launched by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). It aims to help individuals who are economically inactive, unemployed, or at risk of losing their jobs due to disabilities, long-term health conditions or other complex barriers to employment. The program provides targeted support to eligible participants and employers, assisting participants in finding and maintaining good quality employment. The programme will be managed and maintained by Skills & Learning Adult Community Education (S&LACE) on behalf of BCP Council and Dorset Council. The tender opportunity is split into 2 different lots: • Lot 1: Individual Placement and Support (IPS) delivery for any eligible out of work or in work participant • Lot 2: Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) delivery for adults with Learning Disabilities or complex barriers to employment Anticipated start date is June 2026. The contract will be for four years with the option to extend for a further 2 years (1+1)
Lot 1 - Individual Placement and Support delivery for any eligible out of work or in work participant
Lot 2 - Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) delivery for adults with learning disabilities or complex barriers to employment
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Application Deadline
27 March 2026
Closed
Estimated Value
£2,930,000
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