Connect to Work - Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF)

Torfaen County Borough CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06cf37Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableactive

Estimated value

£1.6m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

20 Jul 2026

Deadline 07 Aug 2026

Description

Suppliers are being sought to deliver Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) contracts within the employability sector as part of the Connect to Work South Wales Programme. The contracts will involve supporting people with disabilities who want to find local sustainable employment. SEQF is oriented most usually around supporting learning disabled and/or autistic adults as well as others with complex support needs where clinical integration is not needed or appropriate . In delivery terms, this may mean that a Participant will receive more contact and support from their Employment Specialist. SEQF has been successfully utilised within the ‘Local Supported Employment’ [LSE] programme. The Connect to Work service is to be delivered equitably across Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen CBCs so that every resident has equal access/opportunity to the same level and quality of service regardless of place.

Scope

Reference
ITT_125985
Total value
£1,600,000 excluding VAT
£1,920,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Aug 2026 to 31 Mar 2030
Main category
services
CPV classifications
85000000
Contract locations
Wales, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
QualityNumber of criteria as per tender packquality80.00%
CostTotal cost of providing the serviceprice20.00%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
05 Aug 2026, 11:00 am
Submission deadline
07 Aug 2026, 11:00 am
Submission address
https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure