Tender

The Growth Company Expression of Interest - Connect to Work in Cumbria

THE GROWTH COMPANY

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Tender

27 Aug 2025 at 14:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Growth Company has issued an Expression of Interest for the "Connect to Work" initiative in Cumbria. This opportunity, under the "Get Britain Working" White Paper, seeks local partners experienced in delivering services such as Individual Placement and Support (IPS) or the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF). The procurement is in the tender stage, classified under CPV code 75130000, supporting services for the government. The open procurement method invites expressions from SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Interested parties should register on the Panacea Supplier Platform by 8th September 2025 at 16:00, with operations beginning on 1st January 2026 and concluding by 30th March 2030.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for local businesses adept at personnel training, guidance, and job search services. Companies with expertise in supporting individuals with disabilities or health conditions could significantly enhance their service offerings and expand their footprint in the public sector. The Growth Company is particularly keen to partner with organisations capable of working within the Fidelity Model framework, making this an ideal opportunity for entities that have demonstrated effectiveness in delivering inclusive employment support solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Growth Company Expression of Interest - Connect to Work in Cumbria

Notice Description

The Growth Company is seeking to engage with key partners for the upcoming Connect to Work opportunity in Cumbria. We are seeking Expressions of Interest from locally embedded partners able to deliver a proportion of the planned service, alongside our own team of skilled and expert specialists. The Growth Company are particularly interested in receiving Expressions of Interest (EOI's) from local providers with recent experience of delivering an IPS or SEQF service (or similar), on an end-to-end basis who can clearly demonstrate their knowledge and experience of working within the Fidelity Model (or aligned with the Model) with the target cohort on a similar scale. Connect to Work is the first major element of the recently launched "Get Britain Working" White Paper. Nationally the programme will deliver support to 100,000 disabled people, people with health conditions, and those with complex barriers to get into employment and get on in work. The voluntary programme is delivered via two types of interventions: 1) Individual Placement and Support (IPS) 2) Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) Connect to Work aims to support individuals who have a physical or mental health condition and/or disability, as defined by the Equality Act 2010 or the Social Model of Disability, to help them to move into competitive employment providing the support needed to gain and/or maintain in employment. Participants will come from two distinct cohorts: 1) Out of work participants with a health condition, disability, or who are experiencing disadvantage and require assistance and support to move into employment; 2) In work participants who are off sick or struggling in the workplace due to their disability, health condition or disadvantage. To apply for this EOI opportunity, please register as a supplier on the Panacea Supplier Platform at the following web address: https://app.panacea-software.com/growth Once you have accessed the site, to view the opportunity you need to navigate to 'Register Interest', click the 'Participate' Button, then navigate to 'My Questionnaires' where you will be able to download the relevant EOI document. Your EOI submission must be made on the Panacea Portal. The deadline for submission of the required EOI document is at 16:00pm on Monday 8th September 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03633bfa-107c-4151-8333-3f2b3217407c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4be4087d-8a9c-4aa1-9e91-a3c64c9372b5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

75131000 - Government services

75131100 - General personnel services for the government

79611000 - Job search services

79632000 - Personnel-training services

79634000 - Career guidance services

80340000 - Special education services

80420000 - E-learning services

80521000 - Training programme services

80570000 - Personal development training services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

98334000 - Wellness services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 30 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE GROWTH COMPANY
Contact Name
Marc Ripley
Contact Email
marc.ripley@growthco.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 5JW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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