---
title: "Connect to Work programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051261"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051261.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-13"
---

# Connect to Work programme

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051261

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Connect to Work programme" is being initiated by Devon County Council, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting education and training services. It is currently in the planning stage with a future notice expected to be published on 15 July 2025. Interested suppliers should note the contract period is scheduled to begin on 15 January 2026 and end on 14 January 2028. The programme is being implemented on behalf of Torbay, Plymouth, and Devon with service delivery expected within the UKK region.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services to expand their operations and forge strategic partnerships with local authorities. Companies with expertise in developing and managing training programmes are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement can provide a foothold in local government projects, potentially leading to further growth and collaboration possibilities in subsequent phases of the Connect to Work programme and other similar initiatives in the region.

## Notice

Connect to Work is a DWP programme Grant funded currently through DCC as the lead accountable body (which will transfer to the CCA) on behalf of Torbay, Plymouth and Devon

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020982-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 13 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2028 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER, |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 13 May 2025 at 15:37 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020982-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020982-2025
  13th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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