Planning

Connect to Work

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Nov 2025 at 14:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hartlepool Borough Council is leading a procurement process titled "Connect to Work," currently in the planning stage. This initiative is part of the Tees Valley Connect to Work Programme, aimed at delivering tailored employment support services. The programme will operate across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC11, UKC12, and UKC13, focusing on services in administration, social security, and health sectors. A pre-market engagement session is scheduled for 12th November 2025 at the Trinity Centre, Middlesbrough. The programme, supported by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the UK Government, is designed to assist individuals with disabilities, health conditions, and complex barriers in the workforce to secure and retain jobs. The contract period is planned from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses providing employment support services, particularly those specialising in health and social work services, education and training, and business consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to engage, as the procurement process includes framework agreements suitable for these entities. Participating in the pre-market engagement event allows organisations to gain insight into the programme's aims and contribute to its development, ultimately positioning themselves to bid for future contracts within the Tees Valley employment support landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Connect to Work

Notice Description

Hartlepool Borough Council, in collaboration with the other four Tees Valley Local Authorities and the Tees Valley Combined Authority, invites you to a Pre-Market Engagement Session to explore upcoming opportunities within the Tees Valley Connect to Work Programme. This event will bring together key partners, stakeholders, and interested organisations to provide an overview of the programme and outline the proposed commissioning approach. It's a valuable opportunity to engage early and help shape the future delivery of employment support across Tees Valley. About the Programme: Connect to Work is a voluntary local supported employment programme launched by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and funded by the UK Government. It is designed to support Disabled People or People with Health Conditions, and Individuals with Complex Barriers to move into and maintain Employment It will also provide support to those in work but at risk of losing their employment, helping them to retain their jobs. The programme will offer tailored support to help eligible participants find and sustain meaningful employment. What to Expect at the Event: Attendees will gain insight into: The programme's aims and objectives Proposed delivery models Our proposed commissioning approach A full agenda will be shared in advance of the Pre-Market Engagement Session. Who Should Attend We welcome attendance from any organisation interested in delivering employment support services in Tees Valley. This session is a chance to contribute to the design and development of the Connect to Work Programme. Please Note: Attendance is limited to two representatives per org

Planning Information

Date/Time of event - Nov 12 from 9:30am to 11:30am GMT Location - Trinity Centre, Market Place, North Ormesby Middlesbrough TS3 6LD Please find the eventbrite link: https://teesvalleyconnecttowork.eventbrite.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070884-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

80000000 - Education and training services

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
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hartlepool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees, TLC12 South Teesside, TLC13 Darlington
Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Further Information

Notice Documents

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