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Connect to Work (IPS)

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jul 2026 at 11:04

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

23 Jun 2026 at 08:34

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 May 2026 at 16:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council initiated an open procurement process titled "Connect to Work (IPS)" aimed at employing a delivery partner for the development of a borough-wide supported employment system in Dudley, UK. The procurement belongs to the services industry category, specifically focusing on business, education, and community services, and is covered under the GPA agreement. The contract, awarded to Pilot IMS Limited, commenced on 13th July 2026, with a completion date set for 31st March 2027 and a potential extension until 2028. The gross contract value is £228,000, with a net value of £190,000. Interested parties were required to submit tenders by 8th June 2026, coinciding with the end of the tender period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs familiar with supporting residents facing complex employment barriers, particularly within health and disability contexts. Positioned in the UKG36 region, businesses with existing operations in Dudley or the Black Country stand to gain competitive advantage due to the project’s focus on integrated, community-embedded service delivery. The open procedure allows for broad participation, fostering competition and innovation amongst providers capable of aligning with Dudley MBC’s vision for integrated service delivery and continuous quality improvement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Connect to Work (IPS)

Notice Description

Dudley MBC is commissioning a Connect to Work delivery partner to contribute to a single, borough wide supported employment system, rather than standalone or parallel services. The Council is seeking locally embedded organisations with an existing footprint in Dudley or the Black Country, who already work within the borough's communities and have proven experience supporting residents with health conditions, disabilities and complex barriers to employment. Commissioned providers will operate as delivery partners within Dudley MBC's Connect to Work model Working alongside in house teams and other partners as one integrated service. This includes shared referral and triage processes, aligned delivery models, and joint responsibility for quality, fidelity and continuous improvement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06981f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066036-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

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

80000000 - Education and training services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Postcode Area
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG36 Dudley
Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Pilot IMS Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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