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Connect to Work Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF)

  • First published: 05 March 2026
  • Last modified: 05 March 2026
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-0661fe
Published by:
Surrey County Council
Authority ID:
AA0050
Publication date:
05 March 2026
Deadline date:
02 April 2026
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Surrey County Council (the Council) is seeking tenders from suitably qualified suppliers for Connect to Work Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF). Connect to Work is a voluntary programme designed to support those who are economically inactive into work. It takes a supported employment approach that focuses on placing participants into work at the earliest opportunity and providing ongoing support to help them succeed. Unlike some other models that may emphasise extensive pre-employment training and intervention, Connect to Work integrates job-seeking and employment support, ensuring that participants can start working quickly while receiving the necessary assistance to overcome barriers.The main aim of this procurement is to appoint one Supplier to deliver a service to 600 participants between 2026/27 and 2029/30 using the SEQF model and approach.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

PM3 16998

Procurement description

Surrey County Council (the Council) is seeking tenders from suitably qualified suppliers for Connect to Work Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF).

Connect to Work is a voluntary programme designed to support those who are economically inactive into work. It takes a supported employment approach that focuses on placing participants into work at the earliest opportunity and providing ongoing support to help them succeed. Unlike some other models that may emphasise extensive pre-employment training and intervention, Connect to Work integrates job-seeking and employment support, ensuring that participants can start working quickly while receiving the necessary assistance to overcome barriers.

The main aim of this procurement is to appoint one Supplier to deliver a service to 600 participants between 2026/27 and 2029/30 using the SEQF model and approach.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

  • UKJ26 - East Surrey
  • UKJ25 - West Surrey

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

2271542.00 GBP to 2271542.00GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

20 May 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2027, 23:59PM

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

Contracting authority

Surrey County Council

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill

Town/City: Reigate

Postcode: RH2 8EF

Country: United Kingdom

Website: https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWRH-8974-TNBV

NUTS code: UKJ26

Contact name: MyHelpdeskFinance

Email: myhelpdeskfinance@surreycc.gov.uk

Telephone: 0300 2001011

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Lots

Divided into 1 lots

Lot number: 1

CPV classifications

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
  • 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Delivery regions

  • UKJ26 - East Surrey
  • UKJ25 - West Surrey

Lot value (estimated)

2271542.00 GBP Excluding VAT

2725850.40 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

20 May 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

31 March 2027, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

31 March 2030, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

3 optional extensions, each 12 months

Participation

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

As specified in the conditions of participation.

Conditions

Economic

Conditions of participation

As specified in the conditions of participation.

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Quality Questionnaire

Weighting: 100.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Contract terms and risks

Payment terms

As per the Ts&Cs

Description of risks to contract performance

Surrey County Council have identified potential risks arising from the ongoing Local Government Reorganisation. While the full implications remain unclear at this stage, these matters are currently being reviewed by the Council's Legal Services department. In addition, there is a possibility that the Department for Work and Pensions may require the Council to assume further targets over the duration of the programme.

Submission

Tender submission deadline

02 April 2026, 13:00PM

Enquiry deadline

18 March 2026, 14:00PM

Date of award of contract

08 May 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English

Documents

ID

conflictOfInterest

Document type

Conflict of interest

Description

Not published

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
80000000 Education and training services Education
98200000 Equal opportunities consultancy services Other community, social and personal services
75200000 Provision of services to the community Administration, defence and social security services

Delivery locations

ID Description
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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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