Planning

DWP Connect to Work Programme (Preliminary Market Engagement)

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

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Planning

28 Feb 2025 at 17:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council, a sub-central government authority based in Newport, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the DWP Connect to Work Programme (Preliminary Market Engagement). This tender aims to deliver unemployment support services, focusing on recruitment, to help economically inactive adults move into employment. The programme will run from 1 July 2025 to 31 March 2028. The council is seeking supplier feedback via a questionnaire available on ProContract, with responses due by 12 March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in workforce recruitment and support services. Companies with expertise in designing, managing, and promoting employment support programmes, as well as handling referrals and evaluations, are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could facilitate business growth by establishing a partnership with the Isle of Wight Council and addressing critical workforce challenges in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DWP Connect to Work Programme (Preliminary Market Engagement)

Notice Description

The Isle of Wight Council (the "Authority") is the local government authority for the Isle of Wight, based at County Hall in Newport. The Authority also operates from other administrative centres across the island. Further information about the Authority found here: https://www.iow.gov.uk/home The Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton as a functioning economic area, are formally agreed to work together under the partnership of Chief Executives and Leaders from the 3 UTLAs (upper tier local authority) and is currently referred to as SUTLAB (Solent UTLA board). The Authority is looking to engage with a Supplier to deliver the Department for Work and Pensions Connect to Work unemployment support programme. The programme will offer 1 to 1 and group support to adults (18+) of economically inactive individuals (not in receipt of universal support or other work-based benefits) to move them into employment on programmes of up to 1 year. The programme can also support adults who are in work but need additional support to retain employment. Full programme management is required, to include: - Design and development - Market engagement and promotion - Management of referrals application processes - Evaluation and reporting services - Counter Fraud services Delivery of this programme will include the use of an approved fidelity model and subject to DWP (Department of Work and Pensions) audit. Full programme guidance will be provided. It is currently intended that the term of the contract will be from 1 July 2025 until 31 March 2028. This Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire (PMEQ) is intended to notify Suppliers of an upcoming tender opportunity. Suppliers should note this PMEQ is not a commitment to conducting a procurement exercise and we reserve the right not to proceed with the further competition. The information contained in this PMEQ is an accurate representation of our current requirement. The questionnaire can be found on ProContract (https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=08800155-5442-e511-80ed-000c29c9ba21&v=1) Reference: DN764844

Planning Information

Looking for supplier feedback in the form of responses to Questionnaire which will be available on ProContract, (https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=08800155-5442-e511-80ed-000c29c9ba21&v=1) Reference: DN764844

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e8c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007578-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Vanessa Squibb
Contact Email
vanessa.squibb@iow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1983821000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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