SCC - KS - RFQ - Employment Support Services

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Jun 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Reigate, United Kingdom, is seeking quotations for "Employment Support Services" under their tender process. This procurement, with an estimated contract value of £33,000 to £40,000, focuses on mapping employment and skills support services available to Surrey residents. Classified under categories such as business consultancy and recruitment services, the open procurement process invites submissions until 9th July 2026, with the service contract set to commence on 3rd August 2026. The tendering process is governed by the UKPGA 2023/54 legal framework, with an emphasis on quality, accounting for 90% of the award criteria.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in employment, consultancy, or skills development services. Small and medium enterprises with expertise in research, recruitment, and business management, particularly those familiar with the UK’s employment landscape, are well-positioned to compete. Winning this contract could enhance a company's portfolio by positioning them as a key player in Surrey's employment support framework, potentially opening doors for future collaborations with Surrey County Council and similar public authorities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SCC - KS - RFQ - Employment Support Services

Notice Description

Seeking quotations from suitably qualified suppliers for an external organisation with knowledge of employment and skills support services to help Surrey County Council map employment and skills support services available to Surrey residents with the ultimate aim of producing a self-serving directory for residents and providers

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Any extension shall be exercised at the sole discretion of the Council, and there is no guarantee that an extension will be granted. Any such extension will only be applied where necessary to support mobilisation and completion of the original scope of work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b81d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057587-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Further Information

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