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Connect to Work Supported Employment Service in Dorset

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March 27, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
017995-2026
Value
£2,930,000
Location
Dorset and Somerset, United Kingdom
Published
March 19, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 27, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 20, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 27, 2026

Contract Start Date

May 31, 2026

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Budget
£2,930,000
Duration
48 months
Location
Dorset and Somerset
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is seeking providers to deliver a new Dorset-wide supported employment service. The 'Connect to Work' programme 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 tender is split into two lots: Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF).

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Requirements & Qualifications

13 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (4)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (6)
Technical (1)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS4
--Bids must be submitted by the deadline of 2026-03-27T00:00:00.
--The anticipated start date for the contract is June 2026.
--The contract duration is 48 months with the option to extend for a further 2 years (1+1).
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in the provided text.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS6
--Providers must be able to deliver a new Dorset wide supported employment service 'Connect to Work Supported Employment Service in Dorset'.
--Providers must be able to assist 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.
--Providers must be able to assist participants in finding and maintaining good quality employment.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--No specific technical capability requirements are detailed in the provided text.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--The total value of the tender is 2930000 EUR.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender for a supported employment service in Dorset is generally well-structured, with clear objectives and financial information. However, it lacks specific technical and evaluation criteria, and the availability of tender documents is a concern.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender adheres to general legal compliance by specifying a clear procedure, CPV code, and organizational details. Deadlines are provided, though the submission deadline might be considered short given the complexity. No disputes are noted. The procedure is described as 'Competitive flexible procedure'.

Clarity80/100

The description of the 'Connect to Work' service and its objectives is clear. The eligibility requirements are well-defined, and the division into two lots is understandable. However, the absence of specified evaluation criteria hinders full clarity on how bids will be assessed.

Missing evaluation criteria
Completeness70/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, and contract duration are present. The contract start date is indicated. However, the crucial aspect of tender document content is missing, and the AI-extracted requirements note that no specific technical capability requirements are detailed.

No document content available
Missing technical capability requirements
Fairness85/100

The tender appears fair, with the estimated value disclosed and the procedure being open. The division into lots allows for specialized bidding. There are no immediately apparent requirements tailored to specific companies. The use of e-procurement is implied but not explicitly stated as mandatory.

Practicality65/100

The tender specifies a contract start date and duration. However, the lack of explicit mention of e-submission and the absence of document URLs for access significantly reduce practicality. Financing information is not detailed.

No e-submission mentioned
No document URL provided
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, and deadlines are populated. Dates are logical, with the contract start date following the submission deadline. No suspension or disputes are indicated.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention green procurement, social aspects, innovation, or EU funding. While the service itself has social aims, these are not framed as procurement criteria.

Not green procurement
No social criteria mentioned

Strengths

Clear service description and objectives
Well-defined lots for specialized bidding
Estimated value and contract duration specified
Active status and reference number provided

Concerns

Lack of available tender document content
Absence of specific technical capability requirements
Missing evaluation criteria
No explicit mention of e-submission

Recommendations

1. Provide access to full tender documents and specify technical capability requirements.
2. Clearly outline the evaluation criteria for bid assessment.
3. Confirm the e-submission process and provide necessary links.

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