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The relevant Prior Information notice advertising this market engagement opportunity can be found here: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001126-2025. An advert was also published on the Kent Business Portal.\n A total of 49 questionnaire responses were received. These responses were collated and reviewed, and used to help the Council determine its procurement strategy. Data was collected with regards to organisation experience and specialism, which in particular has been used to inform contract lotting. As indicated in the Prior Information Notice, the Council invited a limited number of organisations (5) who had responded to this Market Engagement Questionnaire to participate in 1:1 market engagement sessions, held via Microsoft Teams. These organisations were selected based upon feedback given within their questionnaire responses, with a range of organisation sizes and specialisms represented. 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Connect to Work is a key part of the Government's new 'Get Britain Working Strategy' and its commitment to supporting the 1.8m people in the UK who would like to work but are not currently participating in the labour market.\nThe programme aims to support 81,000 individuals per year overall nationally. Connect to work will be delivered by 43 accountable bodies across the UK. Kent County Council (KCC) are one of 43 Accountable bodies and will be delivering the programme on behalf of Kent and Medway.\nThe \"Connect to Work\" programme is an initiative aimed at providing employment support to individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions, or other disadvantaged groups. The programme offers targeted interventions, job coaching, workplace support, and other support to ensure that individuals facing challenges can participate in and retain employment.\nThe majority of participants on the programme (75%) will be supported using the Individual Placement Support (IPS) fidelity model. This opportunity relates to the IPS intervention only. \nFor this procurement exercise, KCC are including the following contract areas in the completive tender process:\nLot 1 - North Kent (IPS) (comprising the Gravesham and Medway districts)\nLot 2 - Mid Kent (IPS) (comprising the Swale, Ashford and Canterbury districts)\nLot 3 - East Kent (IPS) (comprising the Shepway, Dover and Thanet Districts)\nA Contract Lotting Map has been provided within the procurement documents, to provide a visual representation of contract lotting and geographical boundaries for the service.", "status": "active", "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "75131000", "description": "Government services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "80000000", "description": "Education and training services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85000000", "description": "Health and social work services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKJ", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "1" }, { "id": "2", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "75131000", "description": "Government services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "80000000", "description": "Education and training services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85000000", "description": "Health and social work services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKJ", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "2" }, { "id": "3", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "75131000", "description": "Government services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "80000000", "description": "Education and training services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85000000", "description": "Health and social work services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKJ", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "3" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 19173570, "amount": 15977975, "currency": "GBP" }, "procurementMethod": "selective", "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure", "procedure": { "features": "The Council intends to include the following stages during the procurement process: a Conditions of Participation Stage , Initial Tender Stage (ITT), Negotiation Stage (Optional), Invitation to Submit Final Tender Stage (ISFT), followed by Contract Award.\nPlease note that this procedure is a Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) under the Light Touch Regime. \nAt this time, the Council intends to follow the stages and process outlined above. However, it reserves the right to amend the Competitive Flexible Procedure at subsequent stages of the procurement process. The Council also reserves the right to award contracts on the basis of initial tenders received. Further information can be found in the procurement documents.\nAny adjustments to the Competitive Flexible Procedure will be specified within the tender documents at the relevant procurement stage, and communicated via the Kent Business Portal.\nThe Council reserves the right to amend and refine the stated award criteria at subsequent stages of the procurement process, including changes to any stated weightings. Any changes will be communicated to tenderers during the procurement process." }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "specialRegime": [ "lightTouch" ], "aboveThreshold": true, "submissionMethodDetails": "All submissions must be submitted via the Kent Business Portal - www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk. The procurement opportunity advert can be found at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=47feae3e-0351-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545", "submissionTerms": { "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed", "languages": [ "en" ] }, "expressionOfInterestDeadline": "2025-07-30T12:00:00+01:00", "enquiryPeriod": { "endDate": "2025-07-23T12:00:00+01:00" }, "awardPeriod": { "endDate": "2025-12-01T23:59:59Z" }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "title": "North Kent (IPS)", "description": "The North Kent (IPS) lot includes the following district areas: Gravesham and Medway. The successful provider will be expected to deliver all IPS Supported Employment provision within this lot area.\nIt is anticipated that c.1358 participants in total will be supported within this area for the duration of the programme. Further information relating to the services and volumes to be delivered can be found in the procurement documents.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 7654612.6200000001, "amount": 6378844, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": "The Price per Quality Point (PQP) evaluation methodology shall be used as detailed in the draft tender documentation.", "criteria": [ { "type": "price", "name": "Price per Quality Point (PQP)" }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Quality" } ] }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "economic", "description": "Please see the procurement documents for further information" }, { "type": "technical", "description": "Please see the procurement documents for further information" } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00", "maxExtentDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "There will be an optional extension period, up to a maximum of 2 years (24 months). This is subject to availability of funding and supplier performance during the initial contract term." }, "hasOptions": true, "options": { "description": "The Council reserves the right to amend the service areas a supplier is delivering in, and modify these contracts to include additional participant volumes, and/or service areas (in accordance with Section 74 of the Procurement Act) in the following circumstances:\n•\tThere has been a supplier failure within other lot area(s) within Kent and Medway, leading to termination or suspension of contract/services and/or reduction in participant profile or scope of the contract.\n•\tAn awarded supplier has declined to deliver further services under this programme, or is unable to meet the specified participant targets within their lot area(s).\n• The Council terminates a Connect to work contract in line with the provisions of the terms and conditions, including but not limited to supplier insolvency or change of control.\n•\tLocal government reorganisation changes to current district boundaries necessitate an amendment to existing service areas and/or participant profiles.\nShould additional service areas be awarded via a contract modification process, the total estimated value of this contract could range from: Lot 1 - £6,378,844 - £15,977,975, Lot 2 - £4,657,242 to £15,977,975 , Lot 3 - £4,941,889 - £15,977,975 (estimated option values exclusive of VAT, based on indicative participant profiles)" } }, { "id": "2", "title": "Mid Kent (IPS)", "description": "The Mid Kent (IPS) lot includes the following district areas: Swale, Ashford and Canterbury. The successful provider will be expected to deliver all IPS Supported Employment provision within this lot area.\nIt is anticipated that c.1860 participants in total will be supported within this area for the duration of the programme. Further information relating to the services and volumes to be delivered can be found in the procurement documents.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 5588690.29, "amount": 4657242, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": "The Price per Quality Point (PQP) evaluation methodology shall be used as detailed in the draft tender documentation.", "criteria": [ { "type": "price", "name": "Price per Quality Point (PQP)" }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Quality" } ] }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "economic", "description": "Please see the procurement documents for further information" }, { "type": "technical", "description": "Please see the procurement documents for further information" } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00", "maxExtentDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "There will be an optional extension period, up to a maximum of 2 years (24 months). This is subject to availability of funding and supplier performance during the initial contract term." }, "hasOptions": true, "options": { "description": "The Council reserves the right to amend the service areas a supplier is delivering in, and modify these contracts to include additional participant volumes, and/or service areas (in accordance with Section 74 of the Procurement Act) in the following circumstances:\n•\tThere has been a supplier failure within other lot area(s) within Kent and Medway, leading to termination or suspension of contract/services and/or reduction in participant profile or scope of the contract.\n•\tAn awarded supplier has declined to deliver further services under this programme, or is unable to meet the specified participant targets within their lot area(s).\n• The Council terminates a Connect to work contract in line with the provisions of the terms and conditions, including but not limited to supplier insolvency or change of control.\n•\tLocal government reorganisation changes to current district boundaries necessitate an amendment to existing service areas and/or participant profiles.\nShould additional service areas be awarded via a contract modification process, the total estimated value of this contract could range from: Lot 1 - £6,378,844 - £15,977,975, Lot 2 - £4,657,242 to £15,977,975 , Lot 3 - £4,941,889 - £15,977,975 (estimated option values exclusive of VAT, based on indicative participant profiles)" } }, { "id": "3", "title": "East Kent (IPS)", "description": "The East Kent (IPS) lot includes the following district areas: Swale, Ashford and Canterbury. 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Connect to Work is a key part of the Government's new 'Get Britain Working Strategy' and its commitment to supporting the 1.8m people in the UK who would like to work but are not currently participating in the labour market.\nThe programme aims to support 81,000 individuals per year overall nationally. Connect to work will be delivered by 43 accountable bodies across the UK. Kent County Council (KCC) are one of 43 Accountable bodies and will be delivering the programme on behalf of Kent and Medway.\nThe \"Connect to Work\" programme is an initiative aimed at providing employment support to individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions, or other disadvantaged groups. The programme offers targeted interventions, job coaching, workplace support, and other support to ensure that individuals facing challenges can participate in and retain employment.\nThe majority of participants on the programme (75%) will be supported using the Individual Placement Support (IPS) fidelity model. This opportunity relates to the IPS intervention only.\nFor this procurement exercise, KCC are including the following contract areas in the competitive tender process:\nLot 1 - North Kent (IPS) (comprising the Gravesham and Medway districts)\nLot 2 - Mid Kent (IPS) (comprising the Swale, Ashford and Canterbury districts)\nLot 3 - East Kent (IPS) (comprising the Shepway, Dover and Thanet Districts)\nA Contract Lotting Map has been provided within the procurement documents, to provide a visual representation of contract lotting and geographical boundaries for the service.", "status": "active", "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "75131000", "description": "Government services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "80000000", "description": "Education and training services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85000000", "description": "Health and social work services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKJ", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "1" }, { "id": "2", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "75131000", "description": "Government services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "80000000", "description": "Education and training services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85000000", "description": "Health and social work services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKJ", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "2" }, { "id": "3", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "75131000", "description": "Government services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "80000000", "description": "Education and training services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85000000", "description": "Health and social work services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKJ", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "3" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 19173570, "amount": 15977975, "currency": "GBP" }, "procurementMethod": "selective", "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure", "procedure": { "features": "The Council intends to include the following stages during the procurement process: a Conditions of Participation Stage , Initial Tender Stage (ITT), Negotiation Stage (Optional), Invitation to Submit Final Tender Stage (ISFT), followed by Contract Award.\nPlease note that this procedure is a Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) under the Light Touch Regime.\nAt this time, the Council intends to follow the stages and process outlined above. However, it reserves the right to amend the Competitive Flexible Procedure at subsequent stages of the procurement process. The Council also reserves the right to award contracts on the basis of initial tenders received. Further information can be found in the procurement documents.\nAny adjustments to the Competitive Flexible Procedure will be specified within the tender documents at the relevant procurement stage, and communicated via the Kent Business Portal.\nThe Council reserves the right to amend and refine the stated award criteria at subsequent stages of the procurement process, including changes to any stated weightings. Any changes will be communicated to tenderers during the procurement process." }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "specialRegime": [ "lightTouch" ], "aboveThreshold": true, "submissionMethodDetails": "All submissions must be submitted via the Kent Business Portal - www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk. The procurement opportunity advert can be found at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=47feae3e-0351-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545", "submissionTerms": { "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed", "languages": [ "en" ] }, "expressionOfInterestDeadline": "2025-07-30T12:00:00+01:00", "enquiryPeriod": { "endDate": "2025-07-23T12:00:00+01:00" }, "awardPeriod": { "endDate": "2025-12-01T23:59:59Z" }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "title": "North Kent (IPS)", "description": "The North Kent (IPS) lot includes the following district areas: Gravesham and Medway. The successful provider will be expected to deliver all IPS Supported Employment provision within this lot area.\nIt is anticipated that c.1358 participants in total will be supported within this area for the duration of the programme. Further information relating to the services and volumes to be delivered can be found in the procurement documents.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 5588690.4000000004, "amount": 4657242, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": "The Price per Quality Point (PQP) evaluation methodology shall be used as detailed in the draft tender documentation.", "criteria": [ { "type": "price", "name": "Price per Quality Point (PQP)" }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Quality" } ] }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "economic", "description": "Please see the procurement documents for further information" }, { "type": "technical", "description": "Please see the procurement documents for further information" } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00", "maxExtentDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "There will be an optional extension period, up to a maximum of 2 years (24 months). This is subject to availability of funding and supplier performance during the initial contract term." }, "hasOptions": true, "options": { "description": "The Council reserves the right to amend the service areas a supplier is delivering in, and modify these contracts to include additional participant volumes, and/or service areas (in accordance with Section 74 of the Procurement Act) in the following circumstances:\n•\tThere has been a supplier failure within other lot area(s) within Kent and Medway, leading to termination or suspension of contract/services and/or reduction in participant profile or scope of the contract.\n•\tAn awarded supplier has declined to deliver further services under this programme, or is unable to meet the specified participant targets within their lot area(s).\n• The Council terminates a Connect to work contract in line with the provisions of the terms and conditions, including but not limited to supplier insolvency or change of control.\n•\tLocal government reorganisation changes to current district boundaries necessitate an amendment to existing service areas and/or participant profiles.\nShould additional service areas be awarded via a contract modification process, the total estimated value of this contract could range from: Lot 1 - £4,657,242 to £15,977,975 Lot 2 - £6,378,844 - £15,977,975, Lot 3 - £4,941,889 - £15,977,975 (estimated option values exclusive of VAT, based on indicative participant profiles)" } }, { "id": "2", "title": "Mid Kent (IPS)", "description": "The Mid Kent (IPS) lot includes the following district areas: Swale, Ashford and Canterbury. The successful provider will be expected to deliver all IPS Supported Employment provision within this lot area.\nIt is anticipated that c.1860 participants in total will be supported within this area for the duration of the programme. Further information relating to the services and volumes to be delivered can be found in the procurement documents.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 7654612.7999999998, "amount": 6378844, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": "The Price per Quality Point (PQP) evaluation methodology shall be used as detailed in the draft tender documentation.", "criteria": [ { "type": "price", "name": "Price per Quality Point (PQP)" }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Quality" } ] }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "economic", "description": "Please see the procurement documents for further information" }, { "type": "technical", "description": "Please see the procurement documents for further information" } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00", "maxExtentDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "There will be an optional extension period, up to a maximum of 2 years (24 months). This is subject to availability of funding and supplier performance during the initial contract term." }, "hasOptions": true, "options": { "description": "The Council reserves the right to amend the service areas a supplier is delivering in, and modify these contracts to include additional participant volumes, and/or service areas (in accordance with Section 74 of the Procurement Act) in the following circumstances:\n•\tThere has been a supplier failure within other lot area(s) within Kent and Medway, leading to termination or suspension of contract/services and/or reduction in participant profile or scope of the contract.\n•\tAn awarded supplier has declined to deliver further services under this programme, or is unable to meet the specified participant targets within their lot area(s).\n• The Council terminates a Connect to work contract in line with the provisions of the terms and conditions, including but not limited to supplier insolvency or change of control.\n•\tLocal government reorganisation changes to current district boundaries necessitate an amendment to existing service areas and/or participant profiles.\nShould additional service areas be awarded via a contract modification process, the total estimated value of this contract could range from: Lot 1 - £4,657,242 to £15,977,975 Lot 2 - £6,378,844 - £15,977,975, Lot 3 - £4,941,889 - £15,977,975 (estimated option values exclusive of VAT, based on indicative participant profiles)" } }, { "id": "3", "title": "East Kent (IPS)", "description": "The East Kent (IPS) lot includes the following district areas: Swale, Ashford and Canterbury. The successful provider will be expected to deliver all IPS Supported Employment provision within this lot area.\nIt is anticipated that 1441 participants in total will be supported within this area for the duration of the programme. Further information relating to the services and volumes to be delivered can be found in the procurement documents.", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 5930266.7999999998, "amount": 4941889, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": "The Price per Quality Point (PQP) evaluation methodology shall be used as detailed in the draft tender documentation.", "criteria": [ { "type": "price", "name": "Price per Quality Point (PQP)" }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Quality" } ] }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "economic", "description": "Please see the procurement documents for further information" }, { "type": "technical", "description": "Please see the procurement documents for further information" } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00", "maxExtentDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "There will be an optional extension period, up to a maximum of 2 years (24 months). This is subject to availability of funding and supplier performance during the initial contract term." }, "hasOptions": true, "options": { "description": "The Council reserves the right to amend the service areas a supplier is delivering in, and modify these contracts to include additional participant volumes, and/or service areas (in accordance with Section 74 of the Procurement Act) in the following circumstances:\n•\tThere has been a supplier failure within other lot area(s) within Kent and Medway, leading to termination or suspension of contract/services and/or reduction in participant profile or scope of the contract.\n•\tAn awarded supplier has declined to deliver further services under this programme, or is unable to meet the specified participant targets within their lot area(s).\n• The Council terminates a Connect to work contract in line with the provisions of the terms and conditions, including but not limited to supplier insolvency or change of control.\n•\tLocal government reorganisation changes to current district boundaries necessitate an amendment to existing service areas and/or participant profiles.\nShould additional service areas be awarded via a contract modification process, the total estimated value of this contract could range from: Lot 1 - £4,657,242 to £15,977,975 Lot 2 - £6,378,844 - £15,977,975, Lot 3 - £4,941,889 - £15,977,975 (estimated option values exclusive of VAT, based on indicative participant profiles)" } } ], "lotDetails": { "maximumLotsAwardedPerSupplier": 2, "awardCriteriaDetails": "Candidates who meet the conditions of participation will be invited to bid for any of the available contract lots (tender for the opportunity. However, those who have been invited to tenderer for the opportunity will be awarded a maximum of two lots based on the submission of the most advantageous tender based on the published award criteria (for each area). A restriction to the number of lots that can be awarded to each supplier has been implemented to increase resilience within the programme.\nFurther Information on the lotting restrictions and award criteria will be provided within the procurement documents." }, "documents": [ { "id": "conflictOfInterest", "documentType": "conflictOfInterest", "description": "Not published" }, { "id": "L-1", "documentType": "biddingDocuments", "description": "All tender documents can be accessed via the Council's eTendering portal. Please go to www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk. 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Connect to Work is a key part of the Government's new 'Get Britain Working Strategy' and its commitment to supporting the 1.8m people in the UK who would like to work but are not currently participating in the labour market.\nThe programme aims to support 81,000 individuals per year overall nationally. Connect to work will be delivered by 43 accountable bodies across the UK. Kent County Council (KCC) are one of 43 Accountable bodies and will be delivering the programme on behalf of Kent and Medway.\nThe \"Connect to Work\" programme is an initiative aimed at providing employment support to individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions, or other disadvantaged groups. The programme offers targeted interventions, job coaching, workplace support, and other support to ensure that individuals facing challenges can participate in and retain employment.\nThe majority of participants on the programme (75%) will be supported using the Individual Placement Support (IPS) fidelity model. This opportunity relates to the IPS intervention only.\nFor this procurement exercise, KCC are including the following contract areas in the competitive tender process:\nLot 1 - North Kent (IPS) (comprising the Gravesham and Medway districts)\nLot 2 - Mid Kent (IPS) (comprising the Swale, Ashford and Canterbury districts)\nLot 3 - East Kent (IPS) (comprising the Shepway, Dover and Thanet Districts)\nA Contract Lotting Map has been provided within the procurement documents, to provide a visual representation of contract lotting and geographical boundaries for the service.", "status": "complete", "procurementMethod": "selective", "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure", "specialRegime": [ "lightTouch" ], "lots": [ { "id": "1", "status": "complete" }, { "id": "2", "status": "complete" }, { "id": "3", "status": "complete" } ] }, "bids": { "details": [ { "id": "1", "status": "valid", "tenderers": [ { "id": "GB-COH-02560474", "name": "THE FORWARD TRUST" } ], "relatedLots": [ "1", "3" ] }, { "id": "2", "status": "valid", "tenderers": [ { "id": "GB-COH-01744121", "name": "SHAW TRUST LIMITED(THE)" } ], "relatedLots": [ "2", "1", "3" ] }, { "id": "3", "status": "valid", "tenderers": [ { "id": "GB-COH-4399340", "name": "CXK" } ], "relatedLots": [ "1", "2", "3" ] }, { "id": "4", "status": "valid", "tenderers": [ { "id": "GB-COH-11842787", "name": "FEDCAP EMPLOYMENT LIMITED" } ], "relatedLots": [ "1", "2", "3" ] }, { "id": "5", "status": "valid", "tenderers": [ { "id": "GB-COH-07083531", "name": "GET SKILLS EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING LTD" } ], "relatedLots": [ "1", "2", "3" ] }, { "id": "6", "status": "valid", "tenderers": [ { "id": "GB-COH-00851645", "name": "Reed in Partnership Limited" } ], "relatedLots": [ "1" ] }, { "id": "7", "status": "valid", "tenderers": [ { "id": "GB-COH-08957135", "name": "RUNWAY APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED" } ], "relatedLots": [ "1", "2", "3" ] }, { "id": "8", "status": "valid", "tenderers": [ { "id": "GB-COH-02563257", "name": "STANDGUIDE LIMITED" } ], "relatedLots": [ "1" ] }, { "id": "9", "status": "valid", "tenderers": [ { "id": "GB-COH-03118260", "name": "TWIN TRAINING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED" } ], "relatedLots": [ "1" ] }, { "id": "10", "status": "valid", "tenderers": [ { "id": "GB-COH-05722765", "name": "PEOPLEPLUS GROUP LIMITED" } ], "relatedLots": [ "2", "3" ] } ], "statistics": [ { "id": "1", "measure": "bids", "value": 9, "relatedLot": "1" }, { "id": "2", "measure": "bids", "value": 6, "relatedLot": "2" }, { "id": "3", "measure": "bids", "value": 7, "relatedLot": "3" }, { "id": "4", "measure": "finalStageBids", "value": 9, "relatedLot": "1" }, { "id": "5", "measure": "smeFinalStageBids", "value": 4, "relatedLot": "1" }, { "id": "6", "measure": "vcseFinalStageBids", "value": 3, "relatedLot": "1" }, { "id": "7", "measure": "finalStageBids", "value": 6, "relatedLot": "2" }, { "id": "8", "measure": "smeFinalStageBids", "value": 3, "relatedLot": "2" }, { "id": "9", "measure": "vcseFinalStageBids", "value": 2, "relatedLot": "2" }, { "id": "10", "measure": "finalStageBids", "value": 7, "relatedLot": "3" }, { "id": "11", "measure": "smeFinalStageBids", "value": 3, "relatedLot": "3" }, { "id": "12", "measure": "vcseFinalStageBids", "value": 3, "relatedLot": "3" } ] }, "awards": [ { "id": "1", "title": "Lot 1 - North Kent (IPS)", "status": "pending", "date": "2026-02-20T00:00:00Z", "value": { "amountGross": 5588690.4000000004, "currency": "GBP" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "aboveThreshold": true, "suppliers": [ { "id": "GB-COH-02560474", "name": "THE FORWARD TRUST" } ], "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "75131000", "description": "Government services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "80000000", "description": "Education and training services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85000000", "description": "Health and social work services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKJ", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "1" } ], "standstillPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-03-04T23:59:59Z" }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00", "maxExtentDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "There will be an optional extension period, up to a maximum of 2 years (24 months). 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The programme offers targeted interventions, job coaching,workplace support, and other support to ensure that individuals facing challenges can participate in and retain employment.\nThe majority of participants on the programme (75%) will be supported using the Individual Placement Support (IPS) fidelity model. This opportunity relates to the IPS\nintervention only.\nThe following contract areas are included in this contract:\nLot 1 - North Kent -IPS (comprising the Gravesham and Medway districts)\nLot 2 - Mid Kent - IPS (comprising the Swale, Ashford and Canterbury districts)\nLot 3 - East Kent -IPS (comprising the Shepway, Dover and Thanet Districts)", "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "75131000", "description": "Government services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "80000000", "description": "Education and training services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85000000", "description": "Health and social work services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKC", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKD", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKE", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKF", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKG", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKH", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKI", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKJ", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKK", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKJ", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKJ", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "1" }, { "id": "2", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "75131000", "description": "Government services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "80000000", "description": "Education and training services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85000000", "description": "Health and social work services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKJ", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKJ", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "2" }, { "id": "3", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "75131000", "description": "Government services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "80000000", "description": "Education and training services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85000000", "description": "Health and social work services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKJ", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKJ", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "3" } ], "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "specialRegime": [ "lightTouch" ], "aboveThreshold": true, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00", "maxExtentDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00" }, "hasRenewal": true, "status": "complete", "title": "North Kent (IPS)", "value": { "amountGross": 5588690.4000000004, "amount": 4657242, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": "The Price per Quality Point (PQP) evaluation methodology shall be used as detailed in the draft tender documentation.", "criteria": [ { "type": "price", "name": "Price per Quality Point (PQP)" }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Quality" } ] }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "economic", "description": "Please see the procurement documents for further information" }, { "type": "technical", "description": "Please see the procurement documents for further information" } ] }, "renewal": { "description": "There will be an optional extension period, up to a maximum of 2 years (24 months). This is subject to availability of funding and supplier performance during the initial contract term." }, "hasOptions": true, "options": { "description": "The Council reserves the right to amend the service areas a supplier is delivering in, and modify these contracts to include additional participant volumes, and/or service areas (in accordance with Section 74 of the Procurement Act) in the following circumstances:\n•\tThere has been a supplier failure within other lot area(s) within Kent and Medway, leading to termination or suspension of contract/services and/or reduction in participant profile or scope of the contract.\n•\tAn awarded supplier has declined to deliver further services under this programme, or is unable to meet the specified participant targets within their lot area(s).\n• The Council terminates a Connect to work contract in line with the provisions of the terms and conditions, including but not limited to supplier insolvency or change of control.\n•\tLocal government reorganisation changes to current district boundaries necessitate an amendment to existing service areas and/or participant profiles.\nShould additional service areas be awarded via a contract modification process, the total estimated value of this contract could range from: Lot 1 - £4,657,242 to £15,977,975 Lot 2 - £6,378,844 - £15,977,975, Lot 3 - £4,941,889 - £15,977,975 (estimated option values exclusive of VAT, based on indicative participant profiles)" } }, { "id": "2", "title": "Mid Kent (IPS)", "status": "complete", "value": { "amountGross": 7654612.7999999998, "amount": 6378844, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": "The Price per Quality Point (PQP) evaluation methodology shall be used as detailed in the draft tender documentation.", "criteria": [ { "type": "price", "name": "Price per Quality Point (PQP)" }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Quality" } ] }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "economic", "description": "Please see the procurement documents for further information" }, { "type": "technical", "description": "Please see the procurement documents for further information" } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00", "maxExtentDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "There will be an optional extension period, up to a maximum of 2 years (24 months). This is subject to availability of funding and supplier performance during the initial contract term." }, "hasOptions": true, "options": { "description": "The Council reserves the right to amend the service areas a supplier is delivering in, and modify these contracts to include additional participant volumes, and/or service areas (in accordance with Section 74 of the Procurement Act) in the following circumstances:\n•\tThere has been a supplier failure within other lot area(s) within Kent and Medway, leading to termination or suspension of contract/services and/or reduction in participant profile or scope of the contract.\n•\tAn awarded supplier has declined to deliver further services under this programme, or is unable to meet the specified participant targets within their lot area(s).\n• The Council terminates a Connect to work contract in line with the provisions of the terms and conditions, including but not limited to supplier insolvency or change of control.\n•\tLocal government reorganisation changes to current district boundaries necessitate an amendment to existing service areas and/or participant profiles.\nShould additional service areas be awarded via a contract modification process, the total estimated value of this contract could range from: Lot 1 - £4,657,242 to £15,977,975 Lot 2 - £6,378,844 - £15,977,975, Lot 3 - £4,941,889 - £15,977,975 (estimated option values exclusive of VAT, based on indicative participant profiles)" } }, { "id": "3", "title": "East Kent (IPS)", "status": "complete", "value": { "amountGross": 5930266.7999999998, "amount": 4941889, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": "The Price per Quality Point (PQP) evaluation methodology shall be used as detailed in the draft tender documentation.", "criteria": [ { "type": "price", "name": "Price per Quality Point (PQP)" }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Quality" } ] }, "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "economic", "description": "Please see the procurement documents for further information" }, { "type": "technical", "description": "Please see the procurement documents for further information" } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00", "maxExtentDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "There will be an optional extension period, up to a maximum of 2 years (24 months). This is subject to availability of funding and supplier performance during the initial contract term." }, "hasOptions": true, "options": { "description": "The Council reserves the right to amend the service areas a supplier is delivering in, and modify these contracts to include additional participant volumes, and/or service areas (in accordance with Section 74 of the Procurement Act) in the following circumstances:\n•\tThere has been a supplier failure within other lot area(s) within Kent and Medway, leading to termination or suspension of contract/services and/or reduction in participant profile or scope of the contract.\n•\tAn awarded supplier has declined to deliver further services under this programme, or is unable to meet the specified participant targets within their lot area(s).\n• The Council terminates a Connect to work contract in line with the provisions of the terms and conditions, including but not limited to supplier insolvency or change of control.\n•\tLocal government reorganisation changes to current district boundaries necessitate an amendment to existing service areas and/or participant profiles.\nShould additional service areas be awarded via a contract modification process, the total estimated value of this contract could range from: Lot 1 - £4,657,242 to £15,977,975 Lot 2 - £6,378,844 - £15,977,975, Lot 3 - £4,941,889 - £15,977,975 (estimated option values exclusive of VAT, based on indicative participant profiles)" } } ], "communication": { "futureNoticeDate": "2025-06-30T23:59:59+01:00" }, "status": "complete", "value": { "amountGross": 19173570, "amount": 15977975, "currency": "GBP" }, "procurementMethod": "selective", "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure", "procedure": { "features": "The Council intends to include the following stages during the procurement process: a Conditions of Participation Stage , Initial Tender Stage (ITT), Negotiation Stage (Optional), Invitation to Submit Final Tender Stage (ISFT), followed by Contract Award.\nPlease note that this procedure is a Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) under the Light Touch Regime.\nAt this time, the Council intends to follow the stages and process outlined above. However, it reserves the right to amend the Competitive Flexible Procedure at subsequent stages of the procurement process. The Council also reserves the right to award contracts on the basis of initial tenders received. Further information can be found in the procurement documents.\nAny adjustments to the Competitive Flexible Procedure will be specified within the tender documents at the relevant procurement stage, and communicated via the Kent Business Portal.\nThe Council reserves the right to amend and refine the stated award criteria at subsequent stages of the procurement process, including changes to any stated weightings. Any changes will be communicated to tenderers during the procurement process." }, "submissionMethodDetails": "All submissions must be submitted via the Kent Business Portal - www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk. The procurement opportunity advert can be found at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=47feae3e-0351-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545", "submissionTerms": { "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed", "languages": [ "en" ] }, "expressionOfInterestDeadline": "2025-07-30T12:00:00+01:00", "enquiryPeriod": { "endDate": "2025-07-23T12:00:00+01:00" }, "awardPeriod": { "endDate": "2025-12-01T23:59:59Z" }, "lotDetails": { "maximumLotsAwardedPerSupplier": 2, "awardCriteriaDetails": "Candidates who meet the conditions of participation will be invited to bid for any of the available contract lots (tender for the opportunity. However, those who have been invited to tenderer for the opportunity will be awarded a maximum of two lots based on the submission of the most advantageous tender based on the published award criteria (for each area). A restriction to the number of lots that can be awarded to each supplier has been implemented to increase resilience within the programme.\nFurther Information on the lotting restrictions and award criteria will be provided within the procurement documents." }, "documents": [ { "id": "conflictOfInterest", "documentType": "conflictOfInterest", "description": "Not published" }, { "id": "L-1", "documentType": "biddingDocuments", "description": "All tender documents can be accessed via the Council's eTendering portal. Please go to www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk. 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North Kent (IPS)", "status": "active", "date": "2026-02-20T00:00:00Z", "value": { "amountGross": 5588690.4000000004, "currency": "GBP" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "aboveThreshold": true, "suppliers": [ { "id": "GB-COH-02560474", "name": "THE FORWARD TRUST" } ], "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "75131000", "description": "Government services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "80000000", "description": "Education and training services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85000000", "description": "Health and social work services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKJ", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKJ4", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "1" } ], "standstillPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-03-04T23:59:59Z" }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00", "maxExtentDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "There will be an optional extension period, up to a maximum of 2 years (24 months). This is subject to availability of funding and supplier performance during the initial contract term." }, "hasOptions": true, "options": { "description": "The Council reserves the right to amend the service areas a supplier is delivering in, and modify these contracts to include additional participant volumes, and/or service areas (in accordance with Section 74 of the Procurement Act) in the following circumstances:\n• There has been a supplier failure within other lot area(s) within Kent and Medway, leading to termination or suspension of contract/services and/or reduction in participant profile or scope of the contract.\n• An awarded supplier has declined to deliver further services under this programme, or is unable to meet the specified participant targets within their lot area(s).\n• The Council terminates a Connect to work contract in line with the provisions of the terms and conditions, including but not limited to supplier insolvency or change of control.\n• Local government reorganisation changes to current district boundaries necessitate an amendment to existing service areas and/or participant profiles.\nShould additional service areas be awarded via a contract modification process, the total estimated value of this contract could range from: Lot 1 - £4,657,242 to £15,977,975 Lot 2 - £6,378,844 - £15,977,975, Lot 3 - £4,941,889 - £15,977,975 (estimated option values exclusive of VAT, based on indicative participant profiles)" }, "relatedLots": [ "1" ], "subcontracting": { "subcontracts": [ { "id": "1", "mainContractors": [ { "id": "GB-COH-02560474", "name": "THE FORWARD TRUST" } ], "description": "Below is the current list of sub-contractors for this contract. Sub-contractors may change throughout the life of the contract. The contracting authority will ensure compliance with the procurement regulations in the event of a change to the list of sub-contractors." } ] }, "documents": [ { "id": "016008-2026", "documentType": "awardNotice", "noticeType": "UK6", "description": "Contract award notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016008-2026", "datePublished": "2026-02-23T11:50:35Z", "format": "text/html" } ], "assessmentSummariesDateSent": "2026-02-23T00:00:00Z", "milestones": [ { "id": "1", "type": "futureSignatureDate", "dueDate": "2026-03-05T23:59:59Z", "status": "scheduled" } ] }, { "id": "2", "title": "Lot 2 - Mid Kent (IPS)", "status": "active", "date": "2026-02-20T00:00:00Z", "value": { "amountGross": 5930266.7999999998, "currency": "GBP" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "aboveThreshold": true, "suppliers": [ { "id": "GB-COH-01744121", "name": "SHAW TRUST LIMITED(THE)" } ], "items": [ { "id": "2", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "75131000", "description": "Government services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "80000000", "description": "Education and training services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85000000", "description": "Health and social work services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKJ", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKJ4", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "2" } ], "standstillPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-03-04T23:59:59Z" }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2028-04-05T23:59:59+01:00", "maxExtentDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00" }, "hasRenewal": true, "renewal": { "description": "There will be an optional extension period, up to a maximum of 2 years (24 months). This is subject to availability of funding and supplier performance during the initial contract term." }, "hasOptions": true, "options": { "description": "The Council reserves the right to amend the service areas a supplier is delivering in, and modify these contracts to include additional participant volumes, and/or service areas (in accordance with Section 74 of the Procurement Act) in the following circumstances:\n• There has been a supplier failure within other lot area(s) within Kent and Medway, leading to termination or suspension of contract/services and/or reduction in participant profile or scope of the contract.\n• An awarded supplier has declined to deliver further services under this programme, or is unable to meet the specified participant targets within their lot area(s).\n• The Council terminates a Connect to work contract in line with the provisions of the terms and conditions, including but not limited to supplier insolvency or change of control.\n• Local government reorganisation changes to current district boundaries necessitate an amendment to existing service areas and/or participant profiles.\nShould additional service areas be awarded via a contract modification process, the total estimated value of this contract could range from: Lot 1 - £4,657,242 to £15,977,975 Lot 2 - £6,378,844 - £15,977,975, Lot 3 - £4,941,889 - £15,977,975 (estimated option values exclusive of VAT, based on indicative participant profiles)" }, "relatedLots": [ "2" ], "subcontracting": { "subcontracts": [ { "id": "1", "mainContractors": [ { "id": "GB-COH-01744121", "name": "SHAW TRUST LIMITED(THE)" } ], "description": "Below is the current list of sub-contractors for this contract. 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A Prior Information Notice was previously published in January 2025, inviting responses to a Market Engagement Questionnaire" }, { "releaseID": "034788-2025", "releaseDate": "2025-06-24T15:17:47+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) has launched a new national supported employment programme called 'Connect to Work' (C2W). Connect to Work is a key part of the Government's new 'Get Britain Working Strategy' and its commitment to supporting the 1.8m people in the UK who would like to work but are not currently participating in the labour market.\nThe programme aims to support 81,000 individuals per year overall nationally. Connect to work will be delivered by 43 accountable bodies across the UK. Kent County Council (KCC) are one of 43 Accountable bodies and will be delivering the programme on behalf of Kent and Medway.\nThe \"Connect to Work\" programme is an initiative aimed at providing employment support to individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions, or other disadvantaged groups. The programme offers targeted interventions, job coaching, workplace support, and other support to ensure that individuals facing challenges can participate in and retain employment.\nThe majority of participants on the programme (75%) will be supported using the Individual Placement Support (IPS) fidelity model. This opportunity relates to the IPS intervention only. \nFor this procurement exercise, KCC are including the following contract areas in the completive tender process:\nLot 1 - North Kent (IPS) (comprising the Gravesham and Medway districts)\nLot 2 - Mid Kent (IPS) (comprising the Swale, Ashford and Canterbury districts)\nLot 3 - East Kent (IPS) (comprising the Shepway, Dover and Thanet Districts)\nA Contract Lotting Map has been provided within the procurement documents, to provide a visual representation of contract lotting and geographical boundaries for the service." }, { "releaseID": "035496-2025", "releaseDate": "2025-06-26T15:46:34+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) has launched a new national supported employment programme called 'Connect to Work' (C2W). Connect to Work is a key part of the Government's new 'Get Britain Working Strategy' and its commitment to supporting the 1.8m people in the UK who would like to work but are not currently participating in the labour market.\nThe programme aims to support 81,000 individuals per year overall nationally. Connect to work will be delivered by 43 accountable bodies across the UK. Kent County Council (KCC) are one of 43 Accountable bodies and will be delivering the programme on behalf of Kent and Medway.\nThe \"Connect to Work\" programme is an initiative aimed at providing employment support to individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions, or other disadvantaged groups. The programme offers targeted interventions, job coaching, workplace support, and other support to ensure that individuals facing challenges can participate in and retain employment.\nThe majority of participants on the programme (75%) will be supported using the Individual Placement Support (IPS) fidelity model. This opportunity relates to the IPS intervention only.\nFor this procurement exercise, KCC are including the following contract areas in the competitive tender process:\nLot 1 - North Kent (IPS) (comprising the Gravesham and Medway districts)\nLot 2 - Mid Kent (IPS) (comprising the Swale, Ashford and Canterbury districts)\nLot 3 - East Kent (IPS) (comprising the Shepway, Dover and Thanet Districts)\nA Contract Lotting Map has been provided within the procurement documents, to provide a visual representation of contract lotting and geographical boundaries for the service." }, { "releaseID": "016008-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-02-23T11:50:35Z", "releaseTag": [ "award", "contract" ], "value": "The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) has launched a new national supported employment programme called 'Connect to Work' (C2W). Connect to Work is a key part of the Government's new 'Get Britain Working Strategy' and its commitment to supporting the 1.8m people in the UK who would like to work but are not currently participating in the labour market.\nThe programme aims to support 81,000 individuals per year overall nationally. Connect to work will be delivered by 43 accountable bodies across the UK. Kent County Council (KCC) are one of 43 Accountable bodies and will be delivering the programme on behalf of Kent and Medway.\nThe \"Connect to Work\" programme is an initiative aimed at providing employment support to individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions, or other disadvantaged groups. The programme offers targeted interventions, job coaching, workplace support, and other support to ensure that individuals facing challenges can participate in and retain employment.\nThe majority of participants on the programme (75%) will be supported using the Individual Placement Support (IPS) fidelity model. This opportunity relates to the IPS intervention only.\nFor this procurement exercise, KCC are including the following contract areas in the competitive tender process:\nLot 1 - North Kent (IPS) (comprising the Gravesham and Medway districts)\nLot 2 - Mid Kent (IPS) (comprising the Swale, Ashford and Canterbury districts)\nLot 3 - East Kent (IPS) (comprising the Shepway, Dover and Thanet Districts)\nA Contract Lotting Map has been provided within the procurement documents, to provide a visual representation of contract lotting and geographical boundaries for the service." }, { "releaseID": "035844-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-04-20T19:12:22+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "award", "contract" ], "value": "The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) has launched a new national supported employment programme called 'Connect to Work' (C2W). Connect to Work is a key part of the Government's new 'Get Britain Working Strategy' and its commitment to supporting the 1.8m people in the UK who would like to work but are not currently participating in the labour market.\nThe programme aims to support 81,000 individuals per year overall nationally. Connect to work will be delivered by 43 accountable bodies across the UK. Kent County Council (KCC) are one of 43 Accountable bodies and will be delivering the programme on behalf of Kent and Medway.\nThe \"Connect to Work\" programme is an initiative aimed at providing employment support to individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions, or other disadvantaged groups. 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The successful provider will be expected to deliver all IPS Supported Employment provision within this lot area.\nIt is anticipated that 1441 participants in total will be supported within this area for the duration of the programme. 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However, it reserves the right to amend the Competitive Flexible Procedure at subsequent stages of the procurement process. The Council also reserves the right to award contracts on the basis of initial tenders received. Further information can be found in the procurement documents.\nAny adjustments to the Competitive Flexible Procedure will be specified within the tender documents at the relevant procurement stage, and communicated via the Kent Business Portal.\nThe Council reserves the right to amend and refine the stated award criteria at subsequent stages of the procurement process, including changes to any stated weightings. 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