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title: "Returners to Work Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056c2c"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-04"
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# Returners to Work Programme

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056c2c

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## Summary

Essex County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Returners to Work Programme," which focuses on adult and other education services. The programme aims to support individuals returning to work after career breaks by providing various services including CV writing assistance, interview preparation, and confidence-building workshops. The procurement process is under the services category and has a planned contract period from 5th January 2026 to 4th January 2027. Located in Chelmsford, UK, interested parties are scheduled to express interest by 12th September 2025. The programme seeks to engage local employers and training providers to support 150 beneficiaries in obtaining good-quality employment or training opportunities.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in adult education services, mentorship, or career coaching. With a total value of £150,000, businesses of various sizes, including SMEs and VCSEs, will find it feasible to become involved. Strong connections with local stakeholders and a commitment to facilitating progression for the beneficiaries will be vital for successful engagement in this programme. Companies with expertise in building confidence and career readiness would particularly benefit from participating in this initiative, given the emphasis on collaboration with local employers and support agencies.

## Notice

This is not a tender. Programme Objectives The programme will provide targeted support to individuals returning to work after a career break, helping them overcome barriers and build confidence. Key interventions may include: * CV writing and application support * Interview preparation * Confidence-building workshops * One-to-one coaching and mentoring * Signposting to relevant training and support services The successful provider will also be expected to build strong connections with local employers, training providers, and support agencies to facilitate progression opportunities. Target Outcome: Support 150 beneficiaries into good-quality employment, training, or volunteering placements.

### Planning Information

Expression of interest form to be requested from Josh Carter at the following email address; joshua.carter@essex.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045596-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2025 at 11:03 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045596-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045596-2025
  4th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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