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title: "Connect to Work"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050019"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-10-07"
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# Connect to Work

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050019

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority is in the planning stage for the "Connect to Work" programme, which focuses on providing employment support to economically inactive individuals, the unemployed, and those at risk of job loss due to health conditions. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically targeting general public services, government support services, job search, and miscellaneous health services. The project is set to commence in Autumn 2025, continuing through to March 2030, and covers areas in the UK regions UKC11, UKC12, and UKC13. A pre-market engagement event is scheduled for 15th April 2025 at Teesside Airport Business Suite, Darlington, with a questionnaire deadline for suppliers on 9th May 2025, to refine the procurement process. The programme will be led by Hartlepool Borough Council, in partnership with other Tees Valley Local Authorities, following Cabinet approval in September 2025 for a mixed delivery model.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in public service delivery, employment support, and health-related services to engage as delivery partners. Companies with expertise in job search services, support for government operations, and health service provisions would be well-suited for participation. The planned engagement and comprehensive programme span multiple years, enabling sustained business growth. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate in market engagement activities to better understand evolving requirements and position themselves as potential collaborators for the successful delivery of the programme across the Tees Valley region.

## Notice

Connect to Work is a voluntary employment program launched by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). It aims to help individuals who are economically inactive, unemployed, or at risk of losing their jobs due to disabilities or long-term health conditions. The program provides targeted support to eligible participants, assisting them in finding and maintaining employment. Tees Valley Combined Authority is the Accountable Body (AB) for Connect to Work and will host a pre-market engagement event with key partners, stakeholders and interested parties prior to official procurement activities to support shaping our approach to commissioning the program. Update: TVCA Cabinet 26th September 2025 approved a mixed model of delivery for the Tees Valley Connect to Work programme. This Model will see the programme led by Hartlepool Borough Council in partnership with the Tees Valley Local Authorities. Hartlepool Borough Council will undertake further market engagement late Autumn that will engage further delivery partners to deliver specialist services across the region.

### Planning Information

The pre market engagement face-to-face event will take place on Tuesday 15th April 2025 09:30 - 12:30 at Tees Valley Combined Authority, Teesside Airport Business Suite, Teesside International Airport, Darlington, DL2 1NJ and outline Connect to Work, the role of the TVCA as the Accountable Body, provide an overview of our evidence base and outline our approach to the development of our Delivery Plan. The event aims to shape our approach to commissioning by gaining an understanding of the current market. The program will commence Autumn 2025 and running through to March 2030.
Suppliers wishing to attend the event are required to register via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tees-valley-work-and-health-programmes-pre-market-engagement-session-tickets-1318784533039
Following this event we will engage with potential suppliers and issue a questionnaire to gauge the current market and seek their feedback on approaches to delivery. Suppliers will have until 5pm on 9th May 2025 to complete the questionnaire.
Update: TVCA Cabinet 26th September 2025 approved a mixed model of delivery for the Tees Valley Connect to Work programme. This Model will see the programme led by Hartlepool Borough Council in partnership with the Tees Valley Local Authorities. Hartlepool Borough Council will undertake further market engagement late Autumn that will engage further delivery partners to deliver specialist services across the region.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062896-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL2 1NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Sadberge & Middleton St George |
| Westminster constituency | Stockton West |
| Delivery location | TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees, TLC12 South Teesside, TLC13 Darlington |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75110000 - General public services
- 75130000 - Supporting services for the government
- 79611000 - Job search services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2025 at 13:13 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062896-2025
- 9 Apr 2025 at 16:50 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014110-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062896-2025
  7th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014110-2025
  9th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tees-valley-work-and-health-programmes-pre-market-engagement-session-tickets-1318784533039
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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