Notice Information
Notice Title
Connect to Work - Market Engagement
Notice Description
Connect to Work Programme Online Market Engagement Event Date: Thursday, 6 November 2025 Time: 10:30 - 12:30 Eventbrite Registration: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/connect-to-work-market-engagement-tickets-1851343190319?aff=oddtdtcreator Teams Link: Available within the Eventbrite page The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) invites interested organisations to an online market engagement session for the upcoming Connect to Work Programme. Connect to Work is being delivered as part of new Mayoral powers to convene local supported employment provision, contributing to both the national "Get Britain Working" plan and the Local Growth Plan. A core aim of the Government's economic growth mission is to build an inclusive labour market, improve living standards, and ensure sustainable funding for public services. Connect to Work supports the Government's ambition to achieve an 80% employment rate, forming a key component of reforms to employment support -- integrating skills, health, and pathways into sustained employment. As the Lead Authority and Accountable Body for Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, CPCA will commission, implement, and manage the Connect to Work Programme. Delivery will align with local priorities and will be supported through partnerships with health services, employers, and wider system stakeholders to enhance regional awareness and collaboration. This market engagement session will provide system partners with an update on the programme's progress and give potential Prime Providers an overview of the planned approach ahead of the formal procurement process. This session will offer: - An update on the programme's development and objectives. - Insight for prospective Prime Providers and system partners ahead of the procurement launch. - An opportunity to discuss delivery expectations and collaboration opportunities. Agenda: 1. Welcome and Introductions - CPCA representatives 2. Programme Update - Status of Connect to Work and system development 3. Specification Overview - Key delivery themes and requirements 4. Procurement Process - Next steps and indicative timeline 5. Q&A Session
Planning Information
Connect to Work Programme Online Market Engagement Event Date: Thursday, 6 November 2025 Time: 10:30 – 12:30 Eventbrite Registration: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/connect-to-work-market-engagement-tickets-1851343190319?aff=oddtdtcreator Teams Link: Available within the Eventbrite page The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) invites interested organisations to an online market engagement session for the upcoming Connect to Work Programme. Connect to Work is being delivered as part of new Mayoral powers to convene local supported employment provision, contributing to both the national “Get Britain Working” plan and the Local Growth Plan. A core aim of the Government’s economic growth mission is to build an inclusive labour market, improve living standards, and ensure sustainable funding for public services. Connect to Work supports the Government's ambition to achieve an 80% employment rate, forming a key component of reforms to employment support — integrating skills, health, and pathways into sustained employment. As the Lead Authority and Accountable Body for Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, CPCA will commission, implement, and manage the Connect to Work Programme. Delivery will align with local priorities and will be supported through partnerships with health services, employers, and wider system stakeholders to enhance regional awareness and collaboration. This market engagement session will provide system partners with an update on the programme’s progress and give potential Prime Providers an overview of the planned approach ahead of the formal procurement process. This session will offer: - An update on the programme’s development and objectives. - Insight for prospective Prime Providers and system partners ahead of the procurement launch. - An opportunity to discuss delivery expectations and collaboration opportunities. Agenda: 1. Welcome and Introductions – CPCA representatives 2. Programme Update – Status of Connect to Work and system development 3. Specification Overview – Key delivery themes and requirements 4. Procurement Process – Next steps and indicative timeline 5. Q&A Session
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05d21a
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067674-2025
- 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
80 - Education and training services
-
- CPV Codes
79600000 - Recruitment services
79611000 - Job search services
79634000 - Career guidance services
80000000 - Education and training services
80521000 - Training programme services
80570000 - Personal development training services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £12,291,042 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 23 Oct 20254 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 6 Nov 2025Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Mar 2026 - 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
- CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY
- Contact Name
- CPCA Procurement
- Contact Email
- procurement@cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- +44 1480277180
Buyer Location
- Locality
- HUNTINGDON
- Postcode
- PE29 3TN
- Post Town
- Peterborough
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLH East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
- Delivery Location
- TLH11 Peterborough, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
-
- Local Authority
- Huntingdonshire
- Electoral Ward
- Huntingdon North
- Westminster Constituency
- Huntingdon
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067674-2025
23rd October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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