Connect To Work Programme
Estimated value
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Awarded value
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Suppliers
2
Lots
4
Published
27 Jul 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 2028Possible 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 KingdomNorth East England, United KingdomNorth East England, United KingdomNorth East England, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Value | — | quality | 10.00% |
| Experience | — | quality | 19.00% |
| Approach to Delivery | — | quality | 24.00% |
| Delivery and Sub-Contractor Management | — | quality | 19.00% |
| Data Management, Finance and Reporting | — | quality | 10.00% |
| Mobilisation and Delivery Timeline | — | quality | 15.00% |
| Supplier Incentive Programme | — | quality | 3.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 3 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
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Award date
26 Jul 2026
Contract start
09 Aug 2026
Contract end
31 Mar 2028
Lots · 4 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot 1 - Tees Valley (SEQF Only) | £1.8m | complete |
| 2 | Lot 2 - Darlington & Stockton‑on‑Tees (IPS - Individual Placement and Support Only) | £1.0m | complete |
| 3 | Lot 3 - Middlesbrough & Redcar & Cleveland (IPS - Individual Placement and Support Only) | £1.7m | complete |
| 4 | Lot 4 - Hartlepool (IPS - Individual Placement and Support Only) | £695k | complete |
Award 1· 1 supplier
Awarded 26 Jul 2026 · Contract period 09 Aug 2026 — 31 Mar 2028
Award 2· 1 supplier
Awarded 26 Jul 2026 · Contract period 09 Aug 2026 — 31 Mar 2028
Award 3· 0 suppliers
Awarded —
Total lots
4
Awarded
4
Estimated total
£5.3m
Awarded total
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Lot 1 - Tees Valley (SEQF Only)
Start
31 Aug 2026
End
31 Mar 2028
Estimated
£1.8m
CPV
Lot 2 - Darlington & Stockton‑on‑Tees (IPS - Individual Placement and Support Only)
Start
31 Aug 2026
End
31 Mar 2028
Estimated
£1.0m
CPV
Lot 3 - Middlesbrough & Redcar & Cleveland (IPS - Individual Placement and Support Only)
Start
31 Aug 2026
End
31 Mar 2028
Estimated
£1.7m
CPV
Lot 4 - Hartlepool (IPS - Individual Placement and Support Only)
Start
31 Aug 2026
End
31 Mar 2028
Estimated
£695k
CPV
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