Connect to Work Programme
Hartlepool Borough Council (the Council) has been appointed as the Lead Body by Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) for the Connect to Work Programme. As such, the Council is responsible for ensuring successful management and delivery of the programme across Tees Valley. Connect to Work is a voluntary local support employment programme launched by the Department for Works and Pensions (DWP) and funded by the UK Government. The contract will provide support disabled people, people with health conditions and indivi...
Buyer
Hartlepool Borough Council
Value
£5,722,800
Published
14 Apr 2026
Closes
16 Apr 2026
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
Contract starts
Not provided
Contract ends
Not provided
CPV classifications
80000000
Education and training services
Lots
Lot 1 Lot 1 - Supported Employment Quality (SEQF) Tees Valley
£1,957,800
This seeks to commission a Lead Provider for the delivery of high-quality Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) provision across the whole of Tees Valley - Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, and Stockton‑on‑Tees. This focuses on supporting disabled people, those with health conditions and those with complex barriers to employm...
Delivery: UKC11 · United Kingdom, UKC12 · United Kingdom, UKC13 · United Kingdom
Lot 2 Lot 2 - Darlington & Stockton‑on‑Tees (IPS - Individual Placement and Support Only)
£1,130,000
This seeks to commission a Lead Provider to deliver Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services within Darlington and Stockton‑on‑Tees. This will target eligible individuals who require intensive, personalised employment support so they can progress into sustainable work. Delivery must follow the nationally recognised IPS model, with a strong focus on ra...
Delivery: UKC11 · United Kingdom, UKC12 · United Kingdom, UKC13 · United Kingdom
Lot 3 Lot 3 - Middlesbrough & Redcar & Cleveland (IPS - Individual Placement and Support Only)
£1,880,000
This seeks to commission a Lead Provider to deliver Individual Placement & Support (IPS) services within Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland. This will target eligible individuals who require intensive, personalised employment support so they can progress into sustainable work. Delivery must follow the nationally recognised IPS model, with a strong focus on...
Delivery: UKC11 · United Kingdom, UKC12 · United Kingdom, UKC13 · United Kingdom
Lot 4 Lot 4 - Hartlepool (IPS - Individual Placement and Support Only)
£755,000
This seeks to commission a Lead Provider to deliver Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services within Hartlepool. This will target eligible individuals who require intensive, personalised employment support so they can progress into sustainable work. Delivery must follow the nationally recognised IPS model, with a strong focus on rapid job search, integ...
Delivery: UKC11 · United Kingdom, UKC12 · United Kingdom, UKC13 · United Kingdom
Documents
Unlock document linkTender notice on Find a Tender
11 Mar 2026
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Tender notice on Find a Tender
24 Mar 2026
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Tender notice · UK4 · Web page
Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
14 Apr 2026
Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
Tender cancellation notice · UK12 · Web page
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
4 Nov 2025
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
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