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Connect to Work Programme

Darlington Borough CouncilcontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-069576Procurement Act 2023SME suitableactive

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Suppliers

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Lots

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2 awarded

Published

10 Aug 2026

Description

Hartlepool Borough Council (the Council) has been appointed as the Lead Body by Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) for the Connect to Work Programme. As such, the Council is responsible for ensuring successful management and delivery of the programme across Tees Valley.

Scope

Reference
OPEN2026993
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Aug 2026 to 31 Mar 2028
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2030

The Council may extend that Contract Term for 24 months to 18th May 2030 subject to funding and contract performance of the Providers.

CPV classifications
80000000
Contract locations
North East England, United Kingdom
North East England, United Kingdom
North East England, United Kingdom
North East England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Social Value—quality10.00%
Experience—quality19.00%
Approach to Delivery—quality24.00%
Delivery and Sub-Contractor Management—quality19.00%
Data Management, Finance and Reporting—quality10.00%
Mobilisation and Delivery Timeline—quality15.00%
Supplier Incentive Programme—quality3.00%

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details· 2 awards

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

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Award date

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Contract start

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Contract end

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Awarded to
WA
WAYTHROUGH
CH 01820492
LC
LET'S CONNECT (ENG) LTD
CH 06502878

Lots · 2 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Lot 1 - Tees Valley (SEQF Only)£1.8mcomplete
4Lot 4 - Hartlepool (IPS - Individual Placement and Support Only)£695kcomplete