The Ministry of Justice (MoJ), through HMPPS, is commissioning a combined rehabilitative service to support men (aged 18+) in custody and in the community. This service aims to reduce reoffending and improve long-term stability for individuals returning to the community.
Fedcap is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities. We are actively preparing to bid as a prime provider for CRS opportunities and are seeking to build a supply chain of like-minded, high-quality delivery partners to ensure comprehensive and effective service delivery. Due to the specialist nature of this opportunity, we are seeking applications from organisations with relevant, current experience of delivering services to people with convictions.
We are seeking to procure suppliers regarding the following:
1. Finance, Benefit, and Debt (FBD) Providers
2. Housing Providers
3. Community Link Worker Providers
We welcome interest from national, regional, and local VCSEs, consortia, and user-led organisations who align with our values.
We welcome expressions of interest from organisations that embed Lived Experience within their ownership, staffing, or delivery practices, and can demonstrate how this perspective informs and enhances their service delivery.
The Supply of IPS/SEQF Services under Connect to Work in Cumbria England
Connect to Work aims to address 'Hidden Unemployment' through a collaborative, locally driven approach, helping local communities to unlock their potential and contribute to both local and national growth. Quality employment is known to positively impact physical and mental health, providing income, social interaction, and a sense of purpose.
Connect to Work is a voluntary program designed to tackle economic inactivity by providing targeted support to individuals based on their specific circumstances. It focuses on helping disabled people, those with health conditions, and individuals facing complex barriers to employment. The program uses two key Supported Employment models: the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) and Individual Placement and Support (IPS). SEQF follows the 'place, train, and maintain' approach, ensuring participants are placed in suitable jobs, trained, and supported to maintain employment. IPS, integrates supported employment within health services/settings, particularly for those with severe mental illness or substance dependence.
Eligibility for Connect to Work primarily includes individuals who are economically inactive within priority groups and wish to work. It also supports those at risk of losing their jobs who would struggle to re-enter the workforce without assistance.
Cumberland Council is the local authority leading the procurement of Connect to Work Cumbria (CtW) program for Cumbria on behalf of Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council. The CtW service is to be delivered, equitably, across the whole of Cumbria so that every resident has equal access/opportunity to same level and quality of service regardless of place.
Cumberland Council have gone to market on behalf of Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness Council with a tender opportunity for IPS and SEQF. The opportunity is to deliver both IPS and SEQF across the whole of Cumbria as one lot.
Fedcap are looking to submit a tender for Connect to Work in Cumbria and are looking for potential delivery partners to be named in our submission. Our approach is to embrace local capacity to deliver IPS and/or SEQF services to eligible Cumbria residents and we seek partners who can bring local knowledge and relationships alongside understanding and experience of supported employment delivery models. Interested organisations should complete the below Request for Proposal (RFP) regarding working with us on this opportunity.
As part of our commitment to supporting inclusive economic growth and fostering diversity within our supply chain, we particularly welcome submissions from local based/operating Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and/or Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). We recognise and value the innovation and local expertise that SMEs/VCSEs bring and encourage their participation in this opportunity.
The Supply of IPS/SEQF and Health and Community Integration Services under Connect to Work in Berkshire and Hampshire
Connect to Work aims to address 'Hidden Unemployment' through a collaborative, locally driven approach, helping local communities to unlock their potential and contribute to both local and national growth. Quality employment is known to positively impact physical and mental health, providing income, social interaction, and a sense of purpose.
Fedcap will seek to submit tenders and are looking for potential delivery partners to be named in our submissions.
Our approach is to embrace local capacity to deliver IPS and/or SEQF services to eligible residents and we seek partners who can bring:
1. Understanding and experience of supported employment delivery models including Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and/or Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF)
2. Local knowledge, insight and relationships, evidenced through integrated delivery/partnership with health services, social care and community/faith-based organisations
Interested organisations should complete the below Request for Proposal (RFP) regarding working with us on this opportunity. Please note that it will be likely that we will partner with different organisations in each of the county areas, reflecting the unique and differing needs of people living in Berkshire and Hampshire
RFP - The Supply of: IPS/SEQF and Health and Community Integration Services under Connect to Work in Buckinghamshire
Connect to Work aims to address 'Hidden Unemployment' through a collaborative, locally driven approach, helping local communities to unlock their potential and contribute to both local and national growth. Quality employment is known to positively impact physical and mental health, providing income, social interaction, and a sense of purpose.
Fedcap will seek to submit tenders and are looking for potential delivery partners to be named in our submissions.
Our approach is to embrace local capacity to deliver IPS and/or SEQF services to eligible residents and we seek partners who can bring:
1. Understanding and experience of supported employment delivery models including Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and/or Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF)
2. Local knowledge, insight and relationships, evidenced through integrated delivery/partnership with health services, social care and community/faith-based organisations
Interested organisations should complete the attached Request for Proposal (RFP) regarding working with us on this opportunity. Please note that it will be likely that we will partner with different organisations in the county areas, reflecting the unique and differing needs of people living in Buckinghamshire.
Surrey County Council - Support in the Community (Lot 1 Community & Life Skills including Centre Based Support)
Surrey County Council is commissioning Community and Life Skills, including Centre-Based Support Services, for adults aged 18 and over with a Learning Disability, Acquired Brain Injury and/or Autism.
The service will promote progression and independence, supporting individuals to live their best lives through improved wellbeing, social inclusion, and informed decision-making. Providers will be expected to help individuals develop or maintain skills, reduce reliance on services, and increase engagement in community-based activities, volunteering, or employment.
Fedcap is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities. We work in partnership with funders and our partners to deliver excellence for beneficiaries of our services across workforce development, health, economic development and education. As a transformative prime, through market stewardship we work to build the capacity of our delivery partners and particularly seek to include SMEs and or VCSE organizations in our supply chains.
We are seeking to procure potential partners with demonstrable experience of the following:
1. Centre Based & Community Support/Delivery
2. Provision of Transport Services
3. Technology Specialist Services
4. Advocacy Services
Supply of Planned and Reactive Maintenance Services
The purpose of this procurement process is to select qualified provider(s) who will provide Fedcap with fully compliant PPM and Reactive facilities management Services including but not limited to Fire Extinguishers Servicing, Fire Alarms/Blanket Servicing, Microwave Oven Emissions Testing, Legionella Risk Assessment, Legionella Temperature Monitoring, Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), Emergency Lighting, Air conditioning Servicing, Gas servicing and Electrical distribution board servicing at our offices.
Interested parties are invited to complete this RFT and to submit it, together with any supporting information, to procurement@fedcap.org.uk