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SCC - KS - RFQ - Employment Support Services

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 Jun 2026 at 10:46

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18 Jun 2026 at 12:50

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Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council is conducting a procurement process to acquire employment support services, titled "SCC - KS - RFQ - Employment Support Services". This initiative aims to map employment and skills support services available to residents, with a focus on creating a self-service directory. The tender falls under the services category and includes industry classifications such as research, consultancy, business and management consultancy, and recruitment services. The procurement follows an open competition method, specifically below the threshold, allowing electronic submissions through the specified portal. The tender, currently in the active stage, will close on 9th July 2026, with the contract period commencing from 3rd August to 31st August 2026, potentially extending until 14th September. The project operates within the UKJ region, with an estimated value of £33,000 excluding VAT, translating to £39,600 including VAT.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in employment support, research, and consultancy services. Companies with experience in mapping employment services or developing user-focused directories may find this contract particularly beneficial. The open and below-threshold procurement method encourages participation, and the emphasis on quality over price (90% quality vs 10% price criteria) favours businesses with a strong track record of delivering high-quality services. With suitability marked for SMEs, this tender is highly accessible to smaller enterprises looking to engage with public sector projects and enhance their portfolios.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b81d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061151-2026
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
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 20266 days 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Notice Documents

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