Connect to Work (Supported Employment) - IPS Provision in North, Mid and East Kent
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. The 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...
Buyer
Kent County Council
Value
£17,449,224
Published
20 Apr 2026
Closes
20 Apr 2026
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
Mid Kent
Procurement method
Selective
Category
Services
Contract starts
31 Mar 2026
Contract ends
31 Mar 2028
CPV classifications
75131000
Government services
80000000
Education and training services
85000000
Health and social work services
Lots
Lot 1 North Kent (IPS)
£4,657,242
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. It 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 ser...
Delivery: UKC · United Kingdom, UKD · United Kingdom, UKE · United Kingdom, UKF · United Kingdom, UKG · United Kingdom, UKH · United Kingdom
Lot 2 Mid Kent (IPS)
£6,378,844
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. It is anticipated that c.1860 participants in total will be supported within this area for the duration of the programme. Further information relating to...
Delivery: UKJ · United Kingdom
Lot 3 East Kent (IPS)
£4,941,889
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. It is anticipated that 1441 participants in total will be supported within this area for the duration of the programme. Further information relating to t...
Delivery: UKJ · United Kingdom
Documents
Unlock document linkAll tender documents can be accessed via the Council's eTendering portal. Please go to www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk. If you are already registered on a Proacti...
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All tender documents can be accessed via the Council's eTendering portal. Please go to www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk. If you are already registered on a Proactis eTendering portal, you will not need to re-register.
Bidding documents
Tender notice on Find a Tender
24 Jun 2025
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Tender notice on Find a Tender
26 Jun 2025
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
11 Jun 2025
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
23 Feb 2026
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Award notice · UK6 · Web page
Untitled document
Not provided
Contract signed · PDF
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
20 Apr 2026
Contract details notice on Find a Tender
Contract notice · UK7 · Web page
Lot 2 Mid Kent IPS
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Lot 2 Mid Kent IPS
Contract signed · PDF
Untitled document
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Contract signed · PDF
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