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The, in person, event will provide an overview of the Connect to Work delivery model for Greater Essex, what SEQF/IPS provision (supported employment ) Essex County Council as the Accountable Body will be procuring and the timescales for the procurement process and answer any questions on that. The event will then introduce local organisations, often but not exclusively, VCSE organisations providing employment support to specified Connect to Work cohorts i.e Refugees across Greater Essex to potential Prime providers that want to deliver Connect to Work across Greater Essex. Outcomes for attendees: * An understanding of the delivery model for Connect to Work in Greater Essex, * An understanding of what ECC will be procuring and the timescales for this and how it fits with existing supported employment in Great Essex * Introductions/contacts between potential Prime providers and supply chain partners. 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