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31 Jul 2026 at 08:07

Summary of the contracting process

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "SOL Connect to Work - SEN Vocational Profiling 2026" under the industry category of health and social work services. The procurement process was initiated through a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition, and has reached the award stage with completion status. The project is part of a national government programme designed to support vulnerable people in sustaining employment and focuses specifically on SEN (Special Educational Needs) vocational profiling. The contract, which was awarded to EXPERTS BY EXPERIENCE-SOLIHULL C.I.C., is valued at £46,000 and will run from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027 in the Solihull region (UKG32), United Kingdom. The award was finalized on 31st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, especially those experienced in supporting employment for vulnerable groups. Organisations with a focus on community impact and employment support for individuals with special educational needs would find this contract particularly rewarding. Large-scale operations within the social care sector, and those with a track record of working under the Supported Employment Qualitative Framework, would be well-positioned to meet the requirements and expectations of the Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council for this important community initiative.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SOL Connect to Work - SEN Vocational Profiling 2026

Notice Description

Connect to Work is a national government programme to support vulnerable people into work and help them to sustain employment. Solihull Council requires the provision of vocational profiling to support the delivery of the Supported Employment Qualitative Framework (a nationally recognised fidelity model for employment support) for our SEN vulnerable residents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d845
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072469-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 3QB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXPERTS BY EXPERIENCE-SOLIHULL

Further Information

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