Notice Information
Notice Title
Connect to Work - (Revised Version)
Notice Description
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. The contract will provide support to: Disabled people People with health conditions and Individuals with Complex Barriers to move into and maintain Employment.
Lot Information
Lot 1 - Tees Valley (SEQF Only)
This seeks to commission a Lead Provider for the delivery of high-quality Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) provision across the whole of Tees Valley - Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, and Stockton-on-Tees. This focuses on supporting disabled people, those with health conditions and those with complex barriers to employment to find sustainable work. The Lead Provider will build and manage a strong consortium, ensuring consistent high-quality delivery, fidelity to the SEQF model, and effective engagement. With 502 expected starts, this Lot represents the SEQF element of the Tees Valley Connect to Work Programme.
Renewal: The Council may extend that Contract Term for 24 months to 18th May 2030 subject to funding and contract performance of the Providers.
Lot 2 - Darlington & Stockton-on-Tees (IPS - Individual Placement and Support Only)This seeks to commission a Lead Provider to deliver Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services within Darlington and Stockton-on-Tees. This will target eligible individuals who require intensive, personalised employment support so they can progress into sustainable work. Delivery must follow the nationally recognised IPS model, with a strong focus on rapid job search, integrated support, and in-work retention. The Lead Provider will build and manage a strong consortium, ensuring consistent high-quality delivery, and effective engagement. With 452 expected starts, this Lot represents a key element of the Tees Valley Connect to Work Programme.
Renewal: The Council may extend that Contract Term for 24 months to 18th May 2030 subject to funding and contract performance of the Providers.
Lot 3 - Middlesbrough & Redcar & Cleveland (IPS - Individual Placement and Support Only)This seeks to commission a Lead Provider to deliver Individual Placement & Support (IPS) services within Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland. This will target eligible individuals who require intensive, personalised employment support so they can progress into sustainable work. Delivery must follow the nationally recognised IPS model, with a strong focus on rapid job search, integrated support, and in-work retention. The Lead Provider will build and manage a strong consortium, ensuring consistent high-quality delivery, and effective engagement. With 752 expected starts, this Lot represents a key element of the Tees Valley Connect to Work Programme.
Renewal: The Council may extend that Contract Term for 24 months to 18th May 2030 subject to funding and contract performance of the Providers.
Lot 4 - Hartlepool (IPS - Individual Placement and Support Only)This seeks to commission a Lead Provider to deliver Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services within Hartlepool. This will target eligible individuals who require intensive, personalised employment support so they can progress into sustainable work. Delivery must follow the nationally recognised IPS model, with a strong focus on rapid job search, integrated support, and in-work retention. The Lead Provider will build and manage a strong consortium, ensuring consistent high-quality delivery, and effective engagement. With 302 expected starts, this Lot represents a key element of the Tees Valley Connect to Work Programme
Renewal: The Council may extend that Contract Term for 24 months to 18th May 2030 subject to funding and contract performance of the Providers.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-069576
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042897-2026
- 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
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
80 - Education and training services
-
- CPV Codes
80000000 - Education and training services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £5,253,430 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- £5,253,430 £1M-£10M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 11 May 20263 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- 15 Jun 20262 months to go
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
- 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
- HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
- Additional Buyers
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- HARTLEPOOL
- Postcode
- TS24 8AY
- Post Town
- Cleveland
- Country
- England
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- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLC North East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLC3 Tees Valley
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLC32 South Teesside
- Delivery Location
- TLC1 Tees Valley and Durham, TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees, TLC12 South Teesside, TLC13 Darlington
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- Local Authority
- Redcar and Cleveland
- Electoral Ward
- Coatham
- Westminster Constituency
- Redcar
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042897-2026
11th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
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