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Connect to Work Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF)

Surrey County Council

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04 Mar 2026 at 12:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council is inviting tenders for the "Connect to Work Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF)," a project aimed at assisting individuals into employment through supported placements and continued backing. This procurement process, currently in the "Tender" stage, targets recruitment services within the UK regions of UKJ26 and UKJ25. The initiative, valued at over £2.2 million, will engage a supplier to support 600 participants over a four-year period, beginning in May 2026. Key dates include the tender deadline on April 2, 2026, and the anticipated contract start date on May 20, 2026. Interested parties should note that the enquiry period closes on March 18, 2026.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services and supported employment programmes to expand their reach and bolster their portfolios. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the tender criteria support their involvement. The open procedure and possible contract extensions facilitate long-term partnership prospects. By participating, businesses can leverage Surrey County Council's established framework to deliver impactful employment services and demonstrate their capabilities in enhancing workforce participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Connect to Work Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF)

Notice Description

Surrey County Council (the Council) is seeking tenders from suitably qualified suppliers for Connect to Work Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF). Connect to Work is a voluntary programme designed to support those who are economically inactive into work. It takes a supported employment approach that focuses on placing participants into work at the earliest opportunity and providing ongoing support to help them succeed. Unlike some other models that may emphasise extensive pre-employment training and intervention, Connect to Work integrates job-seeking and employment support, ensuring that participants can start working quickly while receiving the necessary assistance to overcome barriers. The main aim of this procurement is to appoint one Supplier to deliver a service to 600 participants between 2026/27 and 2029/30 using the SEQF model and approach.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0661f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019434-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,271,542 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,271,542 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Surrey County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Postcode Area
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ25 West Surrey, TLJ26 East Surrey
Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Further Information

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