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title: "Connect to Work Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0661f9"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# Connect to Work Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF)

Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0661f9

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## Summary

Surrey County Council is inviting tenders for the "Connect to Work Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF)," a project aimed at assisting individuals into employment through supported placements and continued backing. This procurement process, currently in the "Tender" stage, targets recruitment services within the UK regions of UKJ26 and UKJ25. The initiative, valued at over £2.2 million, will engage a supplier to support 600 participants over a four-year period, beginning in May 2026. Key dates include the tender deadline on April 2, 2026, and the anticipated contract start date on May 20, 2026. Interested parties should note that the enquiry period closes on March 18, 2026.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in recruitment services and supported employment programmes to expand their reach and bolster their portfolios. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the tender criteria support their involvement. The open procedure and possible contract extensions facilitate long-term partnership prospects. By participating, businesses can leverage Surrey County Council's established framework to deliver impactful employment services and demonstrate their capabilities in enhancing workforce participation.

## Notice

Surrey County Council (the Council) is seeking tenders from suitably qualified suppliers for Connect to Work Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF). Connect to Work is a voluntary programme designed to support those who are economically inactive into work. It takes a supported employment approach that focuses on placing participants into work at the earliest opportunity and providing ongoing support to help them succeed. Unlike some other models that may emphasise extensive pre-employment training and intervention, Connect to Work integrates job-seeking and employment support, ensuring that participants can start working quickly while receiving the necessary assistance to overcome barriers. The main aim of this procurement is to appoint one Supplier to deliver a service to 600 participants between 2026/27 and 2029/30 using the SEQF model and approach.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019434-2026 |
| 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,271,542 |
| Lots value | £2,271,542 |
| 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 | SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | REIGATE |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH2 8EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey |
| Local authority | Reigate and Banstead |
| Electoral ward | South Park & Woodhatch |
| Westminster constituency | Reigate |
| Delivery location | TLJ25 West Surrey, TLJ26 East Surrey |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 12:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019434-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019434-2026
  4th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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