CN250240 - Connect to Work (Supported Employment Services)

Kent County CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05471bProcurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableplanning
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Estimated value

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

11 Jun 2025

This is a preliminary market engagement notice

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Description

Kent County Council is planning a Procurement process to appoint delivery partners for the Connect to Work Supported Employment scheme (funded by the Department of Work and Pensions). A Prior Information Notice was previously published in January 2025, inviting responses to a Market Engagement Questionnaire

Scope

Reference
CN250240
Total value
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2028
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2030

There will be an optional extension period, up to a maximum of 2 years (24 months). This is subject to availability of funding and supplier performance during the initial contract term.

Main category
services
CPV classifications
80500000
85000000
Contract locations
North East England, United Kingdom
North West England, United Kingdom
Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom
East Midlands, United Kingdom
West Midlands, United Kingdom
East of England, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
South East England, United Kingdom
South West England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Price per Quality Point (PQP)price
Qualityquality

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

Please see the procurement documents for further information