REQ-1671- Connect to Work Lot 3B- Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) In Work Retention- North Lincolnshire.

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

26 Jun 2026 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "REQ-1671- Connect to Work Lot 3B- Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) In Work Retention- North Lincolnshire." The procurement is aimed at commissioning a provider to deliver a voluntary Connect to Work provision. The project falls under the public service in the recruitment services sector, specifically for North Lincolnshire, with a procurement method classified as selective and conducted through an award under a framework. The award date was 19th June 2026, with the contract period starting on 14th July 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2030. The contract has a gross value of £147,304, awarded to Inclusive Media Solutions Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment and employment support services, particularly those familiar with sub-central government contracts. Organisations with experience in delivering individual placement and supported in-work retention services would find this tender a suitable match. SMEs and businesses that operate sheltered workshops or have a social enterprise component could find strategic growth opportunities here, given the project's scope and monetary value. As the process runs through a framework, it ensures competitive pricing and quality service adherence, offering businesses stable long-term engagement.

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Notice Title

REQ-1671- Connect to Work Lot 3B- Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) In Work Retention- North Lincolnshire.

Notice Description

This Further Competition opportunity seeks to commission a single Provider to deliver a voluntary Connect to Work provision within Lot 3B (Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) In Work Retention within North Lincolnshire which contributes to the objectives set out by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060371-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,754 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INCLUSIVE MEDIA SOLUTIONS

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