---
title: "Connect to Work"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059b13"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059b13.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-03"
---

# Connect to Work

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059b13

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has successfully concluded its procurement process for the "Connect to Work" programme, with the official contract awarded on 3rd December 2025. The initiative falls within the services industry category, specifically human resources management consultancy services, and aims to enhance employment opportunities for residents in Sunderland, located in the UKC23 region. The contract has been awarded to Education Development Trust, a large-scale supplier based in Reading. The procurement followed an open procedure, ensuring transparency, and was covered by GPA regulations. The contract period spans from December 2025 to March 2030, promising substantial engagement in enhancing local workforce capabilities.

The "Connect to Work" programme presents noteworthy opportunities for businesses specialising in HR consultancy and workforce development, particularly those capable of meeting the needs of a public authority at the sub-central government level. SMEs are encouraged to engage with such initiatives, as the programme's open procurement approach and electronic submission method via the Council's Open eTender system ensure accessibility for diverse organisations. Collaboration in this project provides a platform for businesses to expand their portfolio in public sector services, contributing to regional economic growth while fostering a skilled local workforce.

## Notice

Provision - Connect to Work

### Planning Information

This is a notice is to encourage participation of the upcoming tender opportunity. Please register www.open-uk.org

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079161-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,516,958 |
| Lots value | £1,516,958 |
| Awards value | £1,516,958 |
| Contracts value | £1,516,958 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 08:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079161-2025
- 6 Nov 2025 at 10:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071535-2025
- 19 Sep 2025 at 08:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057953-2025
- 16 Sep 2025 at 10:14 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056864-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079161-2025
  3rd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071535-2025
  6th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057953-2025
  19th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056864-2025
  16th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edt.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.open-uk.org

## Provenance

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