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Connect to Work Croydon

London Borough of Croydon

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21 Feb 2025 at 14:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Croydon Council is leading a procurement process for the Connect to Work employment programme on behalf of the South London Partnership, consisting of the boroughs of Croydon, Kingston upon Thames, Merton, and Sutton. The procurement falls under the human resources management consultancy services category (CPV 79414000) and aims to support employment initiatives. The procurement is an open procedure with the tender period concluding on 17 April 2025, and contract commencement expected on 28 April 2025. The initial term of the contract is projected to last until 31 March 2028, with potential for extension based on funding availability, and the total estimated value of the contract is approximately £24 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in employment and training services, recruitment, and human resources management. The programme's long-term implementation and substantial funding from the Department of Work and Pensions could offer consistent work and potential growth for service providers. Suitable businesses would include those with experience in managing large-scale employment programmes, providing job search and placement services, and delivering impactful training and development initiatives. The requirement for electronic submission through Croydon’s e-tendering portal ensures streamlined participation for interested suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Connect to Work Croydon

Notice Description

Connect to work CroydonCroydon Council wishes to appoint a Contractor to deliver the Connect to Work employment programme for the South London Partnership's (SLP). The South London Partnership is a sub-regional collaboration of five London boroughs: Croydon, Kingston upon Thames, Merton, and Sutton. Croydon Council will assume the role of lead accountable body for the design, procurement, and contract management of the programme. The Council may host a presentation session in respect of the procurement following publication of the contract notice. The purpose of the session would be to take questions from interested organisations and explain the scope and intention of the procurement. Details of any session will be communicated via the e-tendering portal to interested organisations. Participation in any session is not a requirement for future progress in the procurement.Availability of procurement document may shortly follow publication of this contract notice. The draft contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e6bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006796-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

79600000 - Recruitment services

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

79611000 - Job search services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Croydon
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Postcode Area
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI62 Croydon
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

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