Scope
Reference
104327
Description
Connect to Work will support the wider development of locally planned systems to drive growth, working jointly with the United Kingdom Government. It will be an important strand in local plans to tackle inactivity and expand employment opportunity. By encouraging join up between health systems and employment support, Connect to Work will support those, primarily, currently outside the workforce and facing greater labour market disadvantages, to stay in work and get back into work. In turn, supporting the Government's ambition for a more inclusive economy, supporting local people to realise their potential and supporting local and national growth. This marks an important first step towards the future devolution of employment support.
Total value (estimated)
- £5,776,380 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 December 2025 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 30 March 2030
- 4 years, 3 months, 16 days
Description of possible extension:
12 month extension available, this applies to Lot 1 and Lot 2.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Contract locations
- UKE2 - North Yorkshire
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Suppliers can submit a tender for one, or both lots.
Lot 1. Lot 1, IPS North Yorkshire
Description
LOT1: - IPS North Yorkshire
Total participants: 1,346
Total out of work participants: 1,144
Total in work participants: 202
Allocated funding (these figures are per lot and INC VAT as well as the possible 12 month extension. See previous page for total contract value inc VAT): £5,061,600
Participant pot: £67,300
Lot value (estimated)
- £5,061,600 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. LOT2: IPS York
Description
LOT2: IPS York
Total participants: 190
Total out of work participants: 162
Total in work participants: 28
Allocated funding (these figures are per lot and INC VAT as well as the possible 12 month extension. See previous page for total contract value inc VAT): £714,780
Participant pot: £9,500
Lot value (estimated)
- £714,780 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1, IPS North Yorkshire
Lot 2. LOT2: IPS York
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 November 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
14 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All documents are available to download via Yortender. All submissions must be made through the e-tendering system, via the link below:
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
25 November 2025
Award criteria
Name | Type | Weighting |
---|---|---|
Quality | Quality | 80% |
Cost | Price | 20% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER
This tender opportunity is available to view on Yortender;
Contracting authority
York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMGQ-6583-JYGR
County Hall, Racecourse Lane
Northallerton
DL7 8AD
United Kingdom
Contact name: Chloe Wilcox
Email: chloe.wilcox@york.gov.uk
Region: UKE22 - North Yorkshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government