Tender

Connect to Work Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF)

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Mar 2026 at 13:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council is inviting tenders for the "Connect to Work Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF)" project, classified under the "Recruitment services" industry category. The procurement is currently in the tender stage and employs an open procedure above the threshold. The project is based in the United Kingdom, with potential delivery addresses extending to various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and others globally. The tender process was initiated on 4th March 2026, with a closing deadline for submissions at 13:00 on 2nd April 2026. The contract is valued at GBP 2,271,542 and is set to begin on 20th May 2026, concluding on 31st March 2030.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for entities within the recruitment services sector. The procurement encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), making it attractive for organisations with expertise in employment services and frameworks. Businesses with the capacity to deliver services across multiple territories, including global locations, may find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities and expansion goals. Engaging in this procurement could not only enhance a business's portfolio but also contribute to improving employment support frameworks, thereby making an impactful contribution to local and international communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Connect to Work Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF)

Notice Description

Surrey County Council (SCC) is seeking to appoint a supplier for Connect to Work Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8bcd830-c8dc-4017-b087-bcc644c68f57
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d5d8de7-5b0b-4f1b-9e22-5d85b1e9897e
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,271,542 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 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
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Further Information

Notice Documents

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