Connect to Work - Sandwell, Walsall & Wolverhampton

West Midlands Combined AuthoritycontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06a1c7Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableplanned
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Estimated value

£12.0m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

22 May 2026

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Description

Supported Employment Services (Connect to Work) delivering both IPS and SEQF models to Out of Work and In Work participants

Scope

Reference
tbc
Total value
£12,000,000 excluding VAT
£14,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Jul 2026 to 31 Mar 2028
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2031
Main category
services
CPV classifications
80000000
Contract locations
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure