Open Framework for the Connect to Work Programme across Greater Lincolnshire
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Suppliers
39
Lots
12
Published
26 Jun 2026
Description
Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) are committed to delivering the Connect to Work scheme across Greater Lincolnshire via a combination of in-house and external partner support. LCC are launching an Open Framework for the provision for the Connect to Work programme. The Open Framework will be accessible to the following public sector bodies: - Lincolnshire County Council - North East Lincolnshire Council - North Lincolnshire Council
Scope
- Reference
- PL24.173
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Nov 2025 to 31 Oct 2029Possible extension to 31 Oct 2033
The Open Framework is anticipated to run for four (4) years from 1 November 2025, with optional extensions of up to a further four years at the Council's discretion.
- CPV classifications
- 79600000
- Contract locations
- East Midlands, 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.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case of Need | Pass/ Fail | quality | — |
| Participant Engagement and Support | Pass/ Fail | quality | — |
| Employer Engagement | Pass/ Fail | quality | — |
| Fidelity Model | Pass/ Fail | quality | — |
| In Work Retention | Pass/ Fail | quality | — |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 3 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
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Contract start
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Contract end
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Lots · 12 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot 1 - Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work | £750k | complete |
| 1A | Lot 1(a) Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work Lincolnshire | £7.0m | complete |
| 1B | Lot 1 (b) Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work North Lincolnshire | £1.0m | complete |
| 1C | Lot 1 (c) Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work North East Lincolnshire | £1.7m | complete |
| 2 | Lot 2 Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) | £750k | complete |