Scope
Reference
D064PC
Description
The connect 2 work project is a Department for Work and Pensions grant funded programme for which KCC is acting as the Accountable Body for Kent and Medway. The programme will support 9119 participants who voluntarily register for support though 2 models of Supported Employment. They will receive 1-2-1 help in finding and retaining employment despite the barrier they are facing, for 75% of the participants this will be a disability, long term health condition, or one of a list of barriers which are eligible. A further 25% of the programme is allocated to support those with learning disabilities and neurodiversity.
The system must support the collection of Management Information (MI) for the Connect to Work program.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £200,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
20 September 2025
Contract dates
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
- Possible extension to 30 September 2029
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
One 12 month extension
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
APTEM LTD
- Companies House: 06824227
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHLR-1327-ZMGT
3 Harmood Grove
London
NW1 8DH
United Kingdom
Email: enquiries@aptem.co.uk
Website: https://www.aptem.co.uk/
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Kent County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLDL-8938-YGYW
County Hall
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
United Kingdom
Email: sourcingsupportteam@kent.gov.uk
Website: https://www.kent.gov.uk/
Region: UKJ45 - Mid Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government