---
title: "Connect to Work (IPS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06981f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# Connect to Work (IPS)

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06981f

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## Summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council initiated an open procurement process titled "Connect to Work (IPS)" aimed at employing a delivery partner for the development of a borough-wide supported employment system in Dudley, UK. The procurement belongs to the services industry category, specifically focusing on business, education, and community services, and is covered under the GPA agreement. The contract, awarded to Pilot IMS Limited, commenced on 13th July 2026, with a completion date set for 31st March 2027 and a potential extension until 2028. The gross contract value is £228,000, with a net value of £190,000. Interested parties were required to submit tenders by 8th June 2026, coinciding with the end of the tender period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs familiar with supporting residents facing complex employment barriers, particularly within health and disability contexts. Positioned in the UKG36 region, businesses with existing operations in Dudley or the Black Country stand to gain competitive advantage due to the project’s focus on integrated, community-embedded service delivery. The open procedure allows for broad participation, fostering competition and innovation amongst providers capable of aligning with Dudley MBC’s vision for integrated service delivery and continuous quality improvement.

## Notice

Dudley MBC is commissioning a Connect to Work delivery partner to contribute to a single, borough wide supported employment system, rather than standalone or parallel services. The Council is seeking locally embedded organisations with an existing footprint in Dudley or the Black Country, who already work within the borough's communities and have proven experience supporting residents with health conditions, disabilities and complex barriers to employment. Commissioned providers will operate as delivery partners within Dudley MBC's Connect to Work model Working alongside in house teams and other partners as one integrated service. This includes shared referral and triage processes, aligned delivery models, and joint responsibility for quality, fidelity and continuous improvement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066036-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,000 |
| Lots value | £190,000 |
| Awards value | £190,000 |
| Contracts value | £190,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUDLEY |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | TLG36 Dudley |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PILOT IMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 10:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066036-2026
- 23 Jun 2026 at 07:34 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058743-2026
- 13 May 2026 at 15:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044096-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066036-2026
  14th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058743-2026
  23rd June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044096-2026
  13th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/Home
  Intend Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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