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title: "Connect to Work - Somerset Council"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056749"
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# Connect to Work - Somerset Council

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056749

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## Summary

Somerset Council has initiated a procurement process for the "Connect to Work" programme, a Department for Work and Pensions-funded initiative aimed at reducing economic inactivity in the Somerset region (UKK23), United Kingdom. This initiative is part of the Government's Get Britain Working strategy and seeks to appoint one or more Delivery Partners to provide supported employment services. The tender is being conducted via an open procedure, inviting submissions until 17th July 2026, with awards expected by 9th September 2026. The contract, carrying a gross value of £2,400,000, will commence on 1st October 2026 and is planned to end by 31st March 2029, with renewal options available.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in supported employment services and personalised employment solutions, to expand their portfolios by aligning with government-led employment initiatives. Specifically, it is suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that can adhere to the innovative Individual Placement and Support and Supported Employment Quality Framework models. Businesses capable of providing high-quality support services and demonstrating social value, with a focus on economically inactive individuals and those with complex barriers to employment, will likely find this opportunity aligns with their capabilities and growth objectives.

## Notice

The Connect to Work (Connect to Work - GOV.UK) programme is a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) funded initiative designed to support individuals who are economically inactive or at risk of leaving employment to access and sustain suitable work. The programme forms part of the Government's Get Britain Working strategy, which aims to reduce economic inactivity and support more people into good, sustainable employment through locally led and integrated approaches. The purpose of this procurement is to appoint one or more Delivery Partners to deliver supported employment services as part of the Connect to Work programme in Somerset. The programme will support: * individuals who are economically inactive and wish to work; and * individuals who are in work but at risk of falling out of employment Support will be delivered using the following evidence-based supported employment models that form separate Lots: * Lot 1 - Individual Placement and Support (IPS); and * Lot 2 - Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF)

### Lot Information

IPS

Delivery of Individual Placement and Support (IPS)

Renewal: At Authority's sole discretion for the continuation of funded service delivery. This may have a value up to PS200,000 ex VAT - this value has not been included in the Total contract value as it is not assigned to either Lot. The FTS system does not allow the addition of this value to the total where this is different from the sum of the Lots.

SEQF

Delivery of Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) programme

Renewal: At Authority's sole discretion for the continuation of funded service delivery. This may have a value up to PS200,000 ex VAT - this value has not been included in the Total contract value as it is not assigned to either Lot. The FTS system does not allow the addition of this value to the total where this is different from the sum of the Lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058203-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK23 Somerset CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 14:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058203-2026
- 28 Jul 2025 at 14:24 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043551-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058203-2026
  19th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043551-2025
  28th July 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.somerset.gov.uk/

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