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Connect to Work Supported Employment Service in Dorset

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

Buyer Address: BCP Council Civic Centre, Bournemouth, UKK24, BH2 6DY, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
2930000.0 GBP
Gross: 2930000 GBP
Published
11 Mar 2026, 16:25
Deadline
27 Mar 2026, 14:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
80000000 - Education and training services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is seeking providers to deliver a new Dorset wide supported employment service 'Connect to Work Supported Employment Service in Dorset'. Connect to Work is a new government-funded programme launched by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). It aims to help individuals who are economically inactive, unemployed, or at risk of losing their jobs due to disabilities, long-term health conditions or other complex barriers to employment. The program provides targeted support to eligible participants and employers, assisting participants in finding and maintaining good quality employment. The programme will be managed and maintained by Skills & Learning Adult Community Education (S&LACE) on behalf of BCP Council and Dorset Council. The tender opportunity is split into 2 different lots: • Lot 1: Individual Placement and Support (IPS) delivery for any eligible out of work or in work participant • Lot 2: Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) delivery for adults with Learning Disabilities or complex barriers to employment Anticipated start date is June 2026. The contract will be for three years and 10 months with the option to extend for a further 2 years (1+1)

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021974-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Individual Placement and Support (IPS) delivery for any eligible out of work or in work participant

Lot Description: Lot 1 - Individual Placement and Support delivery for any eligible out of work or in work participant

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 1,650,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (90%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (10%)

Lot Title: Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) delivery for adults with learning disabilities or complex barriers to employment

Lot Description: Lot 2 - Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) delivery for adults with learning disabilities or complex barriers to employment

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 1,280,000

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-06-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (90%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Price (10%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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