Scope
Description
Hartlepool Borough Council, in collaboration with the other four Tees Valley Local Authorities and the Tees Valley Combined Authority, invites you to a Pre-Market Engagement Session to explore upcoming opportunities within the Tees Valley Connect to Work Programme. This event will bring together key partners, stakeholders, and interested organisations to provide an overview of the programme and outline the proposed commissioning approach. It's a valuable opportunity to engage early and help shape the future delivery of employment support across Tees Valley.
About the Programme:
Connect to Work is a voluntary local supported employment programme launched by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and funded by the UK Government. It is designed to support
Disabled People or
People with Health Conditions, and
Individuals with Complex Barriers to move into and maintain Employment
It will also provide support to those in work but at risk of losing their employment, helping them to retain their jobs. The programme will offer tailored support to help eligible participants find and sustain meaningful employment.
What to Expect at the Event:
Attendees will gain insight into:
The programme's aims and objectives
Proposed delivery models
Our proposed commissioning approach
A full agenda will be shared in advance of the Pre-Market Engagement Session.
Who Should Attend
We welcome attendance from any organisation interested in delivering employment support services in Tees Valley. This session is a chance to contribute to the design and development of the Connect to Work Programme.
Please Note: Attendance is limited to two representatives per org
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
- UKC12 - South Teesside
- UKC13 - Darlington
Engagement
Engagement deadline
12 November 2025
Engagement process description
Date/Time of event - Nov 12 from 9:30am to 11:30am GMT
Location - Trinity Centre, Market Place, North Ormesby Middlesbrough TS3 6LD
Please find the eventbrite link: https://teesvalleyconnecttowork.eventbrite.com
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contracting authority
Hartlepool Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTCQ-5564-CHJP
Civic Centre, Victoria Road
Hartlepool
TS24 8AY
United Kingdom
Region: UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government