Connect to Work Supported Employment Programme in Dorset
key details
| Status | complete |
|---|---|
| Category (CPV) | 80000000 +1 more |
| Region | South West |
| Deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Procedure | open |
| SME suitable | Yes |
| OCID | ocds-h6vhtk-0564e6 |
Awards (8)
This procurement was awarded to 7 suppliers. Values shown are per-award; the notice total is ·.
| Supplier | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOURNEMOUTH CHURCHES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED shared | £1,650,000 | 14 May 2026 | active |
| BRIGHTER HORIZONS TRAINING LLP shared | £1,650,000 | 14 May 2026 | active |
| Dimensions (UK) Limited shared | £1,280,000 | 14 May 2026 | active |
| DORSET COMMUNITY ACTION shared | £1,280,000 | 14 May 2026 | active |
| ELEVATE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LIMITED shared | £1,650,000 | 14 May 2026 | active |
| ELEVATE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LIMITED shared | £1,280,000 | 14 May 2026 | active |
| Minstead Trust shared | £1,280,000 | 14 May 2026 | active |
| SALVATION ARMY TRUSTEE COMPANY(THE) shared | £1,650,000 | 14 May 2026 | active |
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)
documents
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017995-2026 , tenderNotice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021974-2026 , tenderNotice
- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ , biddingDocuments
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notice history
8 notices published against this procurement.
| Published | Type | Regime | Notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2025 | Preliminary market engagement (UK2) | Procurement Act 2023 | 042515-2025 |
| 12 Nov 2025 | Preliminary market engagement (UK2) | Procurement Act 2023 | 073276-2025 |
| 13 Nov 2025 | Preliminary market engagement (UK2) | Procurement Act 2023 | 073391-2025 |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Preliminary market engagement (UK2) | Procurement Act 2023 | 074246-2025 |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Tender notice (UK4) | Procurement Act 2023 | 017995-2026 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Tender notice (UK4) | Procurement Act 2023 | 021974-2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | Contract award (UK6) | Procurement Act 2023 | 046962-2026 |
| 29 May 2026 | Contract details (UK7) | Procurement Act 2023 | 050815-2026 |
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