Supported Employment Services

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        "description": "The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.\nThe contracting authority reserves the right to extend or renew the term of the contract as\nstated above.\nThe contracting authority reserves the right to additional goods, services, or works while\nthe contract is valid.\nThe Contracting Authority reserves the right to modify this contract during its term in\naccordance with Section 74(1)(a) and Paragraph 1 of Schedule 8 of the Procurement Act\n2023.\nThese modifications may include:\n\u2022 Adjustments to service volumes, or delivery locations within Dorset where they are\nnecessary to respond to changes in funding, policy or service demand.\n\u2022 Changes to funding levels, including application of grant funding or budget reductions.\n\u2022 Further extensions (both for time and value), subject to performance and funding\navailability alongside governance approvals which might be necessary to respond to\nchanges in funding, policy, or service demand.\n\u2022 Extension of the contract term beyond the 10 per cent provided in Section 74(3)a\n\u2022 Inclusion of additional supported employment needs, provided they fall within the broad\nscope of the original specification\nAny modification made under this clause will be documented and, where required,\npublished.\nThe contracting authority also reserves the right to carry out a subsequent procurement of\nsimilar goods, services or works in reliance on the direct award justification in paragraph 8\nof Schedule 5 to the Procurement Act 2023"
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        "streetAddress": "Delme 1, Delme Place"
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    "description": "Dorset Council carried out an open tender procedure in search for a single supplier to deliver a Dorset Supported Employment Service which supports Care Act eligible people living with learning disabilities, mental health needs and physical disabilities seeking employment and voluntary opportunities and supporting them to achieve economic wellbeing and social inclusion whilst maximising their potential as a person living in Dorset.\nThe service will be for adults 16yrs+ and will be able to support young people as they enter adulthood, allowing them the opportunity to receive support to achieve their own employment goals.\nThis is separate to the Connect to Work programme, however there will be a direct interface.\nThe Tender Notice was not used to reserve this contract to supported employment providers or to public service mutuals.\nAn assessment summary has been provided on 26th January 2026 to the assessed tenderer and the standstill period is due to end on 4th February 2026. The contract will not be entered into any earlier than 5th February 2026.",
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    "title": "Supported Employment Services"
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