Planning

connect to work programme

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 May 2025 at 11:23

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for their "connect to work programme," a service aimed at supporting economically inactive individuals from priority groups in finding and retaining employment. This initiative falls under the health and social work services industry category and is set to take place in Norwich, United Kingdom. Key dates to note include the future notice date on the 1st of July 2025, with the programme's contract period expected to begin on the 1st of October 2025 and conclude on the 30th of September 2028. This planned project is underpinned by legal standards set by the UK Public General Acts of 2023, classified as a planned notice under the procurement process.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in employment support and social inclusion programmes. Companies with innovative approaches to helping vulnerable populations transition back into the workforce may find this an excellent platform for growth. The voluntary nature of the participation in the "connect to work programme" suggests potential for companies to partner with local employment services, thereby expanding their influence and effectively demonstrating impact in community welfare initiatives. Businesses capable of delivering targeted, specialist support tailored to at-risk groups will be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

connect to work programme

Notice Description

The programme will primarily provide support for people who are economically inactive within priority groups and want to work. It will also provide support to some people to retain work who are at risk of losing employment (and if they lose their job would be unlikely to move back into work without support). Individuals participating in CtW do so on a voluntary basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052599
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027292-2025
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 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
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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