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Connect to Work Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF)

Surrey County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 14:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Mar 2026 at 12:54

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Connect to Work Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF)" project, a service aimed at helping economically inactive individuals transition into employment. This tender fell under the category of education and training services, with activities concentrated in the UK regions UKJ25 and UKJ26. The project was implemented using an open procedure, culminating in an award to FEDCAP EMPLOYMENT LIMITED, who will deliver services to 600 participants from 2026/27 to 2029/30. The contract, valued at approximately £2.7 million in gross terms, runs from 24 June 2026 until 31 March 2027, with possible extensions up to 2030. Key dates include the contract signing scheduled for 24 June 2026, with the award notice published on 11 June 2026.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, especially for enterprises specialising in vocational education, community services, and equal opportunities consulting. Engaging with this project allows suppliers not just to secure significant revenue through contracted services but also to enhance their portfolios with projects reflecting impactful social contributions. SMEs and VCSEs, which formed a considerable portion of bidders, are ideal contenders due to the tender’s focus on socially-driven service models that employ innovative approaches to employment support. Such involvement positions businesses to expand their client base and gain valuable experience in delivering public sector projects within a structured framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Connect to Work Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF)

Notice Description

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 preemployment 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-0661fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055285-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

80000000 - Education and training services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20263 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Fedcap Employment Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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