---
title: "Connect to Work CRM"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e30d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-18"
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# Connect to Work CRM

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e30d

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Kent County Council involves the "Connect to Work CRM" project, a Department for Work and Pensions grant-funded initiative aimed at supporting employment for individuals facing various challenges, including disabilities and health conditions. The project falls under the industry category of Software Package and Information Systems and is located in the South East region of England, specifically Kent and Medway. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract actively awarded as of 20 September 2025. The procurement method used was direct, without competition, as it was below the threshold for requiring one. The contract period runs from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028, with an option for a one-year renewal.

This tender offers business opportunities in the provision of a robust software package and management information system to aid the employment program. Companies with expertise in software development, particularly those capable of providing tailored CRM solutions, are well-suited for such projects. SMEs like APTEM LTD, which secured this contract, can find growth opportunities by demonstrating their capability to meet complex and socially impactful projects. Businesses interested in similar contracts should consider showcasing their expertise in addressing the specific needs of vulnerable job seekers to achieve successful employment outcomes.

## Notice

The connect 2 work project is a Department for Work and Pensions grant funded programme for which KCC is acting as the Accountable Body for Kent and Medway. The programme will support 9119 participants who voluntarily register for support though 2 models of Supported Employment. They will receive 1-2-1 help in finding and retaining employment despite the barrier they are facing, for 75% of the participants this will be a disability, long term health condition, or one of a list of barriers which are eligible. A further 25% of the programme is allocated to support those with learning disabilities and neurodiversity. The system must support the collection of Management Information (MI) for the Connect to Work program.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074654-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APTEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 10:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074654-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074654-2025
  18th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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