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Connect to Work - Individual Placement and Support Pathway Oxfordshire

OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2026 at 17:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

19 Nov 2025 at 07:42

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

11 Nov 2025 at 13:30

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

12 Sep 2025 at 22:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

22 Aug 2025 at 08:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

24 Jul 2025 at 14:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

13 Jun 2025 at 13:39

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership Limited initiated the "Connect to Work - Individual Placement and Support Pathway Oxfordshire" procurement, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions and supported by Oxfordshire County Council. This initiative falls under the public authority - sub-central government category and aims to tackle 'hidden unemployment' through a locally-led approach connecting work, health, and skills support. The completed procurement, using a competitive flexible procedure, resulted in Palladium International Limited being awarded the contract for providing business services, particularly in recruitment, consulting, and related fields. Contracts run from November 2025 until 31 March 2030, with the possibility of a 12 to 24 month extension. The programme commencement for participant support is expected in January 2026, located in Oxfordshire (region UKJ14).

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in business services like law, consulting, and recruitment, especially those with experience in Individual Placement and Support (IPS) delivery. The focus on collaboration and flexibility offers firms in these areas a chance to innovate and implement solutions that could substantially impact local employment challenges. Businesses that demonstrate strong team capability, effective data management, and an ability to mobilise resources quickly will be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process. Additionally, the contract's potential extension further provides ongoing involvement and opportunities for business growth through sustained engagement with the programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Connect to Work - Individual Placement and Support Pathway Oxfordshire

Notice Description

Enterprise Oxfordshire, alongside Oxfordshire Employment, is supporting the Oxfordshire Connect to Work programme, together with Oxfordshire County Council, with funding provided from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The Connect to Work programme will take a collaborative, locally-led approach to tackling 'hidden unemployment'. It will help connect local work, health and skills support. The funding provides a coherent, systematic and joined up approach to maximise the benefits available for individuals and local communities. Connect to Work is the first major element in the new Get Britain Working Strategy which aims to support people into good, sustainable work. It is a voluntary programme to help tackle economic inactivity by providing a specific form of support targeted at the right people at the right time, based on their individual circumstances. Enterprise Oxfordshire will be responsible for the delivery of the Individual Placement Support (IPS) pathway in conjunction with local-centric delivery partner(s) who will be procured and managed by Enterprise Oxfordshire through this procurement. Enterprise Oxfordshire will manage fidelity on behalf of its own delivery and that of its delivery partner(s), retaining team leader and programme manager resource to ensure quality and project and participant management as well as being responsible for finance, administration, compliance, etc. for the IPS pathway. We anticipate that 1,400 to 1,500 participants will be supported through the IPS pathway over the duration of the project. Enterprise Oxfordshire has PS3,657,233 to procure the IPS pathway Employment Advisor delivery. Contracts will run from November 2025 to 31 March 2030, with an optional 12 to 24 month extension period. N.B. Support to participants is expected to commence in January 2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is potential scope for the programme to be extended for an additional 12-24 month period. Any extension will be at Enterprise Oxfordshire's discretion and is subject to funding availability and adequate performance by the Supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054880
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011173-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,657,233 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,657,233 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,365,555 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£3,365,555 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
10 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1AY
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PALLADIUM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Further Information

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