Supported Employment Services

Dorset CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0550f4Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableactive
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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 2028
Possible 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
80400000
85000000
Contract locations
Devon, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

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NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Dorset Council Quality This Quality Criteria will be evaluated by Dorset Councilquality45.00%
Experts by Experience Quality This Quality Criteria will be evaluated by Experts by Experiencequality10.00%
Priceprice40.00%
Social Value quality5.00%

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Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

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