Planning

Connect to Work programme

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

13 May 2025 at 15:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Connect to Work programme" is being initiated by Devon County Council, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting education and training services. It is currently in the planning stage with a future notice expected to be published on 15 July 2025. Interested suppliers should note the contract period is scheduled to begin on 15 January 2026 and end on 14 January 2028. The programme is being implemented on behalf of Torbay, Plymouth, and Devon with service delivery expected within the UKK region.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services to expand their operations and forge strategic partnerships with local authorities. Companies with expertise in developing and managing training programmes are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement can provide a foothold in local government projects, potentially leading to further growth and collaboration possibilities in subsequent phases of the Connect to Work programme and other similar initiatives in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Connect to Work programme

Notice Description

Connect to Work is a DWP programme Grant funded currently through DCC as the lead accountable body (which will transfer to the CCA) on behalf of Torbay, Plymouth and Devon

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051261
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020982-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER,
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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