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Award

26 Jun 2026 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by Lincolnshire County Council, focuses on the delivery of the "REQ-1664 Connect to Work Lot 1A - Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work-Lincolnshire" initiative. Under the category of services, this project falls within the recruitment services industry and is based in Lincolnshire, UK. The process has reached the award stage as of 26th June 2026, with key deadlines including a standstill period ending on 7th July 2026, and the contract commencing on 14th July 2026, running until 31st March 2030. The procurement utilised a selective method, conducted as an award under framework, marking the completion of the procurement cycle.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in recruitment services, notably in facilitating employment placements and support for individuals out of work in Lincolnshire. Large corporations and SMEs alike could benefit from this contract, as evidenced by the involvement of suppliers such as Standguide Limited and Community Learning in Partnership Limited. Companies that have experience in public service contracts, particularly within the IPS model, would find themselves well-positioned to participate in similar future opportunities, offering avenues for business expansion and network growth within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

REQ-1664 Connect to Work Lot 1A- Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work-Lincolnshire

Notice Description

This Further Competition opportunity seeks to commission the delivery of a voluntary Connect to Work provision under Lot 1A (Individual Placement and Support - Out of Work) within Lincolnshire which contributes to the objectives set out by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Known Notice: Please note that, as part of the award process, if any of the appointed providers do not accept the outcome, the Council reserves the right-subject to the published award procedure-to withdraw the contract award from that organisation and reallocate the corresponding participant volumes to other providers to ensure coverage and delivery across the Lot.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060454-2026
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
Large, 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
£3,733,808 £1M-£10M
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
4
Supplier Names

AKG (UK) EMPLOYMENT

COMMUNITY LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP

STANDGUIDE

THE SHAW TRUST

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