Supported Employment Services
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Suppliers
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Lots
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Published
02 Apr 2026
Description
Dorset Council carried out an open tender procedure in search for a single supplier to deliver a Dorset Supported Employment Service which supports Care Act eligible people living with learning disabilities, mental health needs and physical disabilities seeking employment and voluntary opportunities and supporting them to achieve economic wellbeing and social inclusion whilst maximising their potential as a person living in Dorset. The service will be for adults 16yrs+ and will be able to support young people as they enter adulthood, allowing them the opportunity to receive support to achieve their own employment goals. This is separate to the Connect to Work programme, however there will be a direct interface.
Scope
- Reference
- DN773576
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2028Possible extension to 31 Mar 2031
The Contract will be for an initial 2 years, with three optional 12-month extension periods (1+1+1), subject to satisfactory performance and funding, giving a potential total contract period of 5 years.
- CPV classifications
- 8040000085000000
- Contract locations
- Devon, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorset Council Quality | This Quality Criteria will be evaluated by Dorset Council | quality | 45.00% |
| Experts by Experience Quality | This Quality Criteria will be evaluated by Experts by Experience | quality | 10.00% |
| Price | — | price | 40.00% |
| Social Value | — | quality | 5.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Please see tender documentation
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
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