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Connect to Work Programme

  • First published: 11 August 2026
  • Last modified: 11 August 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-069576
Published by:
Hartlepool Borough Council
Authority ID:
AA21106
Publication date:
11 August 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

OPEN2026993

Procurement 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.

Is a framework being established?

Yes

Is this an open framework scheme?

Yes

Contracting authority

Hartlepool Borough Council

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Civic Centre, Victoria Road

Town/City: Hartlepool

Postcode: TS24 8AY

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTCQ-5564-CHJP

NUTS code: UKC11

Email: procurement@hartlepool.gov.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Stockton on Tees Borough Council

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Dunedin House, Columbia Drive, Thornaby

Town/City: Stockton on Tees

Postcode: TS17 6BJ

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCVQ-6435-GNMW

NUTS code: UKC11

Email: corporateprocurement@stockton.gov.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Darlington Borough Council

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Town Hall, Feethams

Town/City: Darlington

Postcode: DL1 5QT

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCRZ-3744-WXXZ

NUTS code: UKC13

Email: corporate.procurement@darlington.gov.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Redcar and Cleveland House, Kirkleatham Street

Town/City: Redcar

Postcode: TS10 1RT

Country: United Kingdom

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHZX-3726-LWBD

NUTS code: UKC12

Email: procurement@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Middlesbrough Council

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: PO Box 500

Town/City: Middlesbrough

Postcode: TS1 9FT

Country: United Kingdom

Website: http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLJH-5252-HJDM

NUTS code: UKC12

Email: procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Supplier

WAYTHROUGH

Identification register:

  • GB-COH
  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Inspiration House Unit 22, Bowburn North Industrial Estate

Town/City: Durham

Postcode: DH6 5PF

Country: United Kingdom

Website: http://www.waythrough.org.uk/

Companies House: 01820492

NUTS code: UKC14

Email: tenders@waythrough.org.uk

Type:

  • Large
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

LET'S CONNECT (ENG) LTD

Identification register:

  • GB-COH
  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Crown Buildings

Town/City: Hartlepool

Postcode: TS24 8HB

Country: United Kingdom

Website: http://www.letsconnect-eng.co.uk/

Companies House: 06502878

NUTS code: UKC11

Email: marksetchell@letsconnect-eng.co.uk

Type:

  • Large
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Framework

Percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Open framework scheme end date (estimated)

31 March 2030, 23:59PM

Award method when using the framework

With reopening competition

Framework operation description

Selection process based and scored on the following qulaity elements.

Experience, Approach to Delivery (including Health & Safety), Delivery and Sub-Contractor Management, Data Management, Finance and Reporting, Mobilisation and Delivery Timeline and Social Value.

Contract

Contract for Connect to Work - Lot 1 - Supported Employment Quality (SEQF) Tees Valley

ID: 1

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

07 August 2026, 00:00AM

Contract dates (estimated)

10 August 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 March 2030

Can this contract be extended?: Yes

Renewal description:

Dependant upon contract performance and available funding.

Key performance indicators

EOI Acknowledgement

ID: 1

Description

% of referrals/EOIs acknowledged within 2 working days

Initial Engagement Rate

ID: 2

Description

% of Participants engaged within 5 working days by an Employment Specialist

Job Outcome Rate

ID: 3

Description

% of Participants who achieve a paid job start, as defined by DWP

Employment Rate 1

ID: 4

Description

% of Out-of-Work Participants achieving a Lower Threshold Job Outcome

Employment Rate 2

ID: 5

Description

% of Out-of-Work Participants achieving a Higher Threshold Job Outcome

In-Work Retention

ID: 6

Description

% of In-Work Participants achieving a Higher Threshold Job Outcome

Contract for Connect to Work - Lot 4 - Individual Placement & Support (IPS) - Hartlepool

ID: 2

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Date the contract will be signed (estimated)

27 July 2026, 00:00AM

Contract dates (estimated)

10 August 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 March 2030

Can this contract be extended?: Yes

Renewal description:

Dependant upon contract performance and available funding.

Key performance indicators

EOI Acknowledgement

ID: 1

Description

% of referrals/EOIs acknowledged within 2 working days

Initial Engagement Rate

ID: 2

Description

% of Participants engaged within 5 working days by an Employment Specialist

Job Outcome Rate

ID: 3

Description

% of Participants who achieve a paid job start, as defined by DWP

Employment Rate 1

ID: 4

Description

% of Out-of-Work Participants achieving a Lower Threshold Job Outcome

Employment Rate 2

ID: 5

Description

% of Out-of-Work Participants achieving a Higher Threshold Job Outcome

In-Work Retention

ID: 6

Description

% of In-Work Participants achieving a Higher Threshold Job Outcome

Lots

Divided into 2 lots

Lot number: 1 Status: Complete

Lot number: 4 Status: Complete

Documents

ID

conflictOfInterest

Document type

Conflict of interest

Description

Not published

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
80400000 Adult and other education services Education and training services
80570000 Personal development training services Training services
75200000 Provision of services to the community Administration, defence and social security services
85300000 Social work and related services Health and social work services
85310000 Social work services Social work and related services

Delivery locations

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Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

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