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title: "Connect to Work Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF)"
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buyer: "SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# Connect to Work Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF)

Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8bcd830-c8dc-4017-b087-bcc644c68f57

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## Summary

Surrey County Council is inviting tenders for the "Connect to Work Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF)" project, classified under the "Recruitment services" industry category. The procurement is currently in the tender stage and employs an open procedure above the threshold. The project is based in the United Kingdom, with potential delivery addresses extending to various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and others globally. The tender process was initiated on 4th March 2026, with a closing deadline for submissions at 13:00 on 2nd April 2026. The contract is valued at GBP 2,271,542 and is set to begin on 20th May 2026, concluding on 31st March 2030.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for entities within the recruitment services sector. The procurement encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), making it attractive for organisations with expertise in employment services and frameworks. Businesses with the capacity to deliver services across multiple territories, including global locations, may find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities and expansion goals. Engaging in this procurement could not only enhance a business's portfolio but also contribute to improving employment support frameworks, thereby making an impactful contribution to local and international communities.

## Notice

Surrey County Council (SCC) is seeking to appoint a supplier for Connect to Work Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d5d8de7-5b0b-4f1b-9e22-5d85b1e9897e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,271,542 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | REIGATE |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH2 8EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey |
| Local authority | Reigate and Banstead |
| Electoral ward | South Park & Woodhatch |
| Westminster constituency | Reigate |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 13:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d5d8de7-5b0b-4f1b-9e22-5d85b1e9897e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d5d8de7-5b0b-4f1b-9e22-5d85b1e9897e
  4th March 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=surreycc
  Proactis Supplier Network

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