Connect to work Supported Employment Programme in Dorset

A Contract Award Notice
by BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework ()
Duration
not specified
Value
£1M-£2M
Sector
MISCELLANEOUS
Published
21 May 2026
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

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Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 8 suppliers

1 buyer

7 suppliers

Description

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is seeking providers to deliver a new Dorset wide supported employment service 'Connect to Work Supported Employment Service in Dorset'. Connect to Work is a new government-funded programme launched by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). It aims to help individuals who are economically inactive, unemployed, or at risk of losing their jobs due to disabilities, long-term health conditions or other complex barriers to employment. The program provides targeted support to eligible participants and employers, assisting participants in finding and maintaining good quality employment. The programme will be managed and maintained by Skills & Learning Adult Community Education (S&LACE) on behalf of BCP Council and Dorset Council. The tender opportunity is split into 2 different lots: • Lot 1: Individual Placement and Support (IPS) delivery for any eligible out of work or in work participant • Lot 2: Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) delivery for adults with Learning Disabilities or complex barriers to employment Anticipated start date is June 2026. The contract will be for three years and 10 months with the option to extend for a further 2 years (1+1)

Lot Division

1
2

Award Detail

1 Bournemouth Churches Housing Association (Poole)
  • Individual Placement and support (IPS) Delivery for any Eligible out of work or in work Participant
  • Reference: 1
  • Value: £1,650,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
2 Brighter Horizons Training (Weymouth)
  • Individual Placement and support (IPS) Delivery for any Eligible out of work or in work Participant
  • Reference: 1
  • Value: £1,650,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
3 Elevate Employment Services (Neath)
  • Individual Placement and support (IPS) Delivery for any Eligible out of work or in work Participant
  • Reference: 1
  • Value: £1,650,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
4 Salvation Army Trustee (London)
  • Individual Placement and support (IPS) Delivery for any Eligible out of work or in work Participant
  • Reference: 1
  • Value: £1,650,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
5 Dimensions (Theale)
  • SEQF Delivery for Adults with Learning disabilities or Complex Barriers to Employment
  • Reference: 2
  • Value: £1,280,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
6 Dorset Community Action (Dorchester)
  • SEQF Delivery for Adults with Learning disabilities or Complex Barriers to Employment
  • Reference: 2
  • Value: £1,280,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
7 Minstead Trust (Minstead)
  • SEQF Delivery for Adults with Learning disabilities or Complex Barriers to Employment
  • Reference: 2
  • Value: £1,280,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.
8 Elevate Employment Services (Neath)
  • SEQF Delivery for Adults with Learning disabilities or Complex Barriers to Employment
  • Reference: 2
  • Value: £1,280,000 [share]
  • Awarded to group of suppliers.

CPV Codes

  • None found

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Other Information

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Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-0564e6
  • FTS 046962-2026

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