Employers: System Engagement, Inclusion & Redesign

North East Combined AuthoritycontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-069a1bProcurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableVCSE suitableactive
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Estimated value

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

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Published

01 Jul 2026

Deadline 13 Jul 2026

Description

The North East Mayoral Strategic Authority is seeking to commission a contractor for Employers: System Engagement, Inclusion & Redesign. The commission is split into Lot1a Employer Inclusion & Workforce Redesign (Health) and Lot1b Employer Engagement, Aspirations & Opportunity Pathways (Youth Employment). Lot 1a will focus on supporting employers to better recruit, retain and support individuals experiencing health-related barriers to work, including people with a health condition or disability, neurodivergence and women's health needs. Lot 1b will focus on supporting employers to improve engagement with young people, including those who are NEET or at risk of becoming NEET.

Scope

Reference
OPEN20261059
Total value
£400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Aug 2026 to 31 Mar 2027
Main category
services
CPV classifications
80400000
Contract locations
North East England, United Kingdom
North East England, 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
Qualityquality80.00%
Priceprice20.00%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
06 Jul 2026, 4:00 pm
Submission deadline
13 Jul 2026, 4:00 pm
Submission address
Tenders should be submitted electronically https://www.open-uk.org. Open Reference Number: OPEN20261059
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure