CN250240 - Connect to Work (Supported Employment Services)

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Connect to Work (Supported Employment Services)" scheme. The initiative, funded by the Department of Work and Pensions, aims to engage delivery partners for supported employment services. The main procurement category is services, with a focus on training, health, and social work services. Businesses have been invited for a Market Engagement Questionnaire, with the engagement deadline having been met previously. The Council plans to hold a Bidder Briefing Session on 26th June 2025 at the University of Kent, Canterbury. The procurement process will cover multiple regions in the United Kingdom, with potential contract awards starting from 1st April 2026 and potentially extending to 31st March 2030, subject to renewals.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in training, health, and social care services. With a focus on supported employment, businesses that can demonstrate experience in these areas or offer innovative solutions to improve employment outcomes are well-positioned to compete. The contract potentially spans several years, providing sustained business opportunities across various UK regions, further enhancing market reach and facilitating strategic partnerships. The procurement's light-touch regime opens the door to a diverse range of companies, fostering competition and innovation in service delivery. Interested parties should contact Kent County Council for further engagement in upcoming procurement activities.

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CN250240 - Connect to Work (Supported Employment Services)

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

11th June 2025 17:33:26 PM
Contract Summary

Kent County Council is planning a Procurement process to appoint delivery partners for the Connect to Work Supported Employment scheme (funded by the Department of Work and Pensions). A Prior Information Notice was previously published in January 2025, inviting responses to a Market Engagement Questionnaire
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-05471b

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

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Procurement Method Details

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Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

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CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

alison.blackman@kent.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

County Hall

Maidstone

ME14 1XQ

United Kingdom

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CN250240 - Connect to Work (Supported Employment Services)

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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