---
title: "SOL Connect to Work - SEN Vocational Profiling 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d845"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-31"
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# SOL Connect to Work - SEN Vocational Profiling 2026

Buyer: SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d845

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## Summary

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract titled "SOL Connect to Work - SEN Vocational Profiling 2026" under the industry category of health and social work services. The procurement process was initiated through a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition, and has reached the award stage with completion status. The project is part of a national government programme designed to support vulnerable people in sustaining employment and focuses specifically on SEN (Special Educational Needs) vocational profiling. The contract, which was awarded to EXPERTS BY EXPERIENCE-SOLIHULL C.I.C., is valued at £46,000 and will run from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2027 in the Solihull region (UKG32), United Kingdom. The award was finalized on 31st July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, especially those experienced in supporting employment for vulnerable groups. Organisations with a focus on community impact and employment support for individuals with special educational needs would find this contract particularly rewarding. Large-scale operations within the social care sector, and those with a track record of working under the Supported Employment Qualitative Framework, would be well-positioned to meet the requirements and expectations of the Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council for this important community initiative.

## Notice

Connect to Work is a national government programme to support vulnerable people into work and help them to sustain employment. Solihull Council requires the provision of vocational profiling to support the delivery of the Supported Employment Qualitative Framework (a nationally recognised fidelity model for employment support) for our SEN vulnerable residents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072469-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 3QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPERTS BY EXPERIENCE-SOLIHULL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2026 at 08:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072469-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072469-2026
  31st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ebesolihull.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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