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title: "Connect to Work Croydon"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e6bb"
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# Connect to Work Croydon

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e6bb

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## Summary

Croydon Council is leading a procurement process for the Connect to Work employment programme on behalf of the South London Partnership, consisting of the boroughs of Croydon, Kingston upon Thames, Merton, and Sutton. The procurement falls under the human resources management consultancy services category (CPV 79414000) and aims to support employment initiatives. The procurement is an open procedure with the tender period concluding on 17 April 2025, and contract commencement expected on 28 April 2025. The initial term of the contract is projected to last until 31 March 2028, with potential for extension based on funding availability, and the total estimated value of the contract is approximately £24 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in employment and training services, recruitment, and human resources management. The programme's long-term implementation and substantial funding from the Department of Work and Pensions could offer consistent work and potential growth for service providers. Suitable businesses would include those with experience in managing large-scale employment programmes, providing job search and placement services, and delivering impactful training and development initiatives. The requirement for electronic submission through Croydon’s e-tendering portal ensures streamlined participation for interested suppliers.

## Notice

Connect to work CroydonCroydon Council wishes to appoint a Contractor to deliver the Connect to Work employment programme for the South London Partnership's (SLP). The South London Partnership is a sub-regional collaboration of five London boroughs: Croydon, Kingston upon Thames, Merton, and Sutton. Croydon Council will assume the role of lead accountable body for the design, procurement, and contract management of the programme. The Council may host a presentation session in respect of the procurement following publication of the contract notice. The purpose of the session would be to take questions from interested organisations and explain the scope and intention of the procurement. Details of any session will be communicated via the e-tendering portal to interested organisations. Participation in any session is not a requirement for future progress in the procurement.Availability of procurement document may shortly follow publication of this contract notice. The draft contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006796-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 1EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI62 Croydon |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 79611000 - Job search services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006796-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.croydon.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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