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Open Framework for the Connect to Work Programme across Greater Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire County Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2026 at 13:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

04 Dec 2025 at 08:51

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Sep 2025 at 10:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

25 Feb 2025 at 15:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "Open Framework for the Connect to Work Programme" across Greater Lincolnshire. This framework aims to support people who are economically inactive due to health conditions or disabilities, helping them back to work. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the framework was awarded on 26th May 2026, with a contract period from 27th May 2026 to 31st October 2029. The programme supports multiple public sector bodies, including Lincolnshire County Council, North East Lincolnshire Council, and North Lincolnshire Council. The framework involves recruitment services under the industry category and is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The framework's completion has been marked by multiple active contracts awarded to various suppliers under different lots within the region of UKF3, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in recruitment services, employment support, health, and skills integration. Businesses of varied sizes, including SMEs and large organisations, have been involved in the procurement process, making it an attractive opportunity for diverse market players. The framework has been structured to allow both direct awards and further competitions, ensuring a dynamic participation landscape for providers, including those new to the market. This opens a pathway for companies with expertise in supporting economically inactive individuals to thrive by delivering services across the Greater Lincolnshire region under this government initiative. The programme also emphasises collaboration with healthcare and support groups, which could benefit companies that are capable of integrating a multidisciplinary approach into their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Open Framework for the Connect to Work Programme across Greater Lincolnshire

Notice Description

Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) are committed to delivering the Connect to Work scheme across Greater Lincolnshire via a combination of in-house and external partner support. LCC are launching an Open Framework for the provision for the Connect to Work programme. The Open Framework will be accessible to the following public sector bodies: - Lincolnshire County Council - North East Lincolnshire Council - North Lincolnshire Council

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work

Renewal: The Open Framework is anticipated to run for four (4) years from 1 November 2025, with optional extensions of up to a further four years at the Council's discretion.

Lot 1(a) Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work Lincolnshire

Renewal: The Open Framework is anticipated to run for four (4) years from 1 November 2025, with optional extensions of up to a further four years at the Council's discretion.

Lot 1 (b) Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work North Lincolnshire

Renewal: The Open Framework is anticipated to run for four (4) years from 1 November 2025, with optional extensions of up to a further four years at the Council's discretion.

Lot 1 (c) Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work North East Lincolnshire

Renewal: The Open Framework is anticipated to run for four (4) years from 1 November 2025, with optional extensions of up to a further four years at the Council's discretion.

Lot 2 Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF)

Renewal: The Open Framework is anticipated to run for four (4) years from 1 November 2025, with optional extensions of up to a further four years at the Council's discretion.

Lot 2 (a) Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) Lincolnshire

Renewal: The Open Framework is anticipated to run for four (4) years from 1 November 2025, with optional extensions of up to a further four years at the Council's discretion.

Lot 2 (b) Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) North Lincolnshire

Renewal: The Open Framework is anticipated to run for four (4) years from 1 November 2025, with optional extensions of up to a further four years at the Council's discretion.

Lot 2 (c) Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) North East Lincolnshire

Renewal: The Open Framework is anticipated to run for four (4) years from 1 November 2025, with optional extensions of up to a further four years at the Council's discretion.

Lot 3 In Work Retention Support

Renewal: The Open Framework is anticipated to run for four (4) years from 1 November 2025, with optional extensions of up to a further four years at the Council's discretion.

Lot 3 (a) In Work Retention Support Lincolnshire

Renewal: The Open Framework is anticipated to run for four (4) years from 1 November 2025, with optional extensions of up to a further four years at the Council's discretion.

Lot 3 (b) In Work Retention Support North Lincolnshire

Renewal: The Open Framework is anticipated to run for four (4) years from 1 November 2025, with optional extensions of up to a further four years at the Council's discretion.

Lot 3 (c) In Work Retention Support North East Lincolnshire

Renewal: The Open Framework is anticipated to run for four (4) years from 1 November 2025, with optional extensions of up to a further four years at the Council's discretion.

Planning Information

Looking for supplier feedback in the form of responses to Questionnaire which will be available on ProContract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e7dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060333-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,700,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£82,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£29,600,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
28 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
3 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
27 May 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lincolnshire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Postcode Area
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
26
Supplier Names

AKG (UK) Employment Limited

Ayden Sims

CENTRE4 LIMITED

COMMUNITY LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Centre4 Ltd

Community Learning in Partnership (CLIP) CIC

EAN Consultants Limited

Education Development Trust

Grantham College

INCLUSIVE MEDIA SOLUTIONS LTD

Inspire Education Group

LEARNING4LIFE-GY CIC

Learning4life-GY

MOMENTUM RECRUITMENT LIMITED

Momentum Technical College

NAViGO Health and Social Care CIC

ONGO COMMUNITIES LIMITED

Ongo Recruitment

Riverside Access and Training Centre Gainsborough

Standguide Limited

TEC Partnership

TONIC HEALTH

TRIAGE CENTRAL LIMITED

The Growth Company Limited

The Shaw Trust

Triage Central Ltd

Further Information

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