--- title: "Connect to Work - Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d21a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d21a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d21a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d21a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2025-10-23" --- # Connect to Work - Market Engagement Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d21a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d21a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d21a.json) ## Summary The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority is spearheading a procurement process for the "Connect to Work - Market Engagement" programme, currently in the planning stage. Intended to improve regional employment conditions, this initiative is part of the Government’s economic growth mission. A market engagement event is scheduled for 6 November 2025, to provide insights into the programme's objective of creating an inclusive labour market align with both national plans and local growth strategies. Key procurement details include a focus on the services category, with activities spanning across education, training, and employment services in regions UKH12 and UKH11. The total project value is set at £12,291,042, and it includes a contract period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, with potential extensions until 2030. This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for organisations involved in education and training, career guidance, and related employment services. Companies specialising in personal development training or job search services would be well-positioned to benefit, as the programme requires collaboration with local health services and employers. Given the light touch regime of the procurement process, businesses that are adept at collaborative partnerships and have a keen understanding of regional employment challenges and workforce development will find a good fit. The procurement method will likely encourage innovative solutions and partnerships, thus broadening prospects for businesses aiming to establish a foothold in public sector contracts aligned with local development goals. ## Notice Connect to Work Programme Online Market Engagement Event Date: Thursday, 6 November 2025 Time: 10:30 - 12:30 Eventbrite Registration: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/connect-to-work-market-engagement-tickets-1851343190319?aff=oddtdtcreator Teams Link: Available within the Eventbrite page The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) invites interested organisations to an online market engagement session for the upcoming Connect to Work Programme. Connect to Work is being delivered as part of new Mayoral powers to convene local supported employment provision, contributing to both the national "Get Britain Working" plan and the Local Growth Plan. A core aim of the Government's economic growth mission is to build an inclusive labour market, improve living standards, and ensure sustainable funding for public services. Connect to Work supports the Government's ambition to achieve an 80% employment rate, forming a key component of reforms to employment support -- integrating skills, health, and pathways into sustained employment. As the Lead Authority and Accountable Body for Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, CPCA will commission, implement, and manage the Connect to Work Programme. Delivery will align with local priorities and will be supported through partnerships with health services, employers, and wider system stakeholders to enhance regional awareness and collaboration. This market engagement session will provide system partners with an update on the programme's progress and give potential Prime Providers an overview of the planned approach ahead of the formal procurement process. This session will offer: - An update on the programme's development and objectives. - Insight for prospective Prime Providers and system partners ahead of the procurement launch. - An opportunity to discuss delivery expectations and collaboration opportunities. Agenda: 1. Welcome and Introductions - CPCA representatives 2. Programme Update - Status of Connect to Work and system development 3. Specification Overview - Key delivery themes and requirements 4. Procurement Process - Next steps and indicative timeline 5. Q&A Session ### Planning Information Connect to Work Programme Online Market Engagement Event Date: Thursday, 6 November 2025 Time: 10:30 – 12:30 Eventbrite Registration: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/connect-to-work-market-engagement-tickets-1851343190319?aff=oddtdtcreator Teams Link: Available within the Eventbrite page The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) invites interested organisations to an online market engagement session for the upcoming Connect to Work Programme. Connect to Work is being delivered as part of new Mayoral powers to convene local supported employment provision, contributing to both the national “Get Britain Working” plan and the Local Growth Plan. A core aim of the Government’s economic growth mission is to build an inclusive labour market, improve living standards, and ensure sustainable funding for public services. Connect to Work supports the Government's ambition to achieve an 80% employment rate, forming a key component of reforms to employment support — integrating skills, health, and pathways into sustained employment. As the Lead Authority and Accountable Body for Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, CPCA will commission, implement, and manage the Connect to Work Programme. Delivery will align with local priorities and will be supported through partnerships with health services, employers, and wider system stakeholders to enhance regional awareness and collaboration. This market engagement session will provide system partners with an update on the programme’s progress and give potential Prime Providers an overview of the planned approach ahead of the formal procurement process. This session will offer: - An update on the programme’s development and objectives. - Insight for prospective Prime Providers and system partners ahead of the procurement launch. - An opportunity to discuss delivery expectations and collaboration opportunities. Agenda: 1. Welcome and Introductions – CPCA representatives 2. Programme Update – Status of Connect to Work and system development 3. Specification Overview – Key delivery themes and requirements 4. Procurement Process – Next steps and indicative timeline 5. Q&A Session ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067674-2025 | | 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 | 23 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,291,042 | | 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE & PETERBOROUGH COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | HUNTINGDON | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE29 3TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Huntingdonshire | | Electoral ward | Huntingdon North | | Westminster constituency | Huntingdon | | Delivery location | TLH11 Peterborough, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services - 79611000 - Job search services - 79634000 - Career guidance services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80521000 - Training programme services - 80570000 - Personal development training services ## Release History - 23 Oct 2025 at 08:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067674-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067674-2025 23rd October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://cambridgeshirepeterborough-ca.gov.uk/ - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/connect-to-work-market-engagement-tickets-1851343190319?aff=oddtdtcreator - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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