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Connect to Work Supported Employment Service in Dorset

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Deadline
Expired
March 27, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
021974-2026
Value
£2,930,000
Location
Dorset and Somerset, United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 11, 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
46 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 '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)

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Requirements & Qualifications

10 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (1)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (6)
Technical (1)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS1
--No specific submission requirements are detailed in the provided text.
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
--No specific financial requirements are detailed in the provided text.

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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 details on evaluation criteria and technical/financial requirements, impacting completeness and fairness.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender appears to comply with general procurement regulations, including a clear CPV code and a competitive flexible procedure. Deadlines are provided, though the submission deadline might be considered tight given the complexity of the service. No disputes are indicated.

Clarity80/100

The description of the 'Connect to Work' program and its objectives is clear. The division into two lots is well-defined. However, the absence of specified evaluation criteria makes it difficult for bidders to fully understand how their submissions will be assessed.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness70/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, and contract duration are present. The description is detailed, and the service's purpose is clear. However, crucial details regarding technical capabilities, financial requirements, and specific submission requirements are missing, leaving a significant gap in completeness.

No specific technical capability requirements are detailed
No specific financial requirements are detailed
Fairness85/100

The tender is open and divided into lots, allowing for broad participation. The estimated value is disclosed. However, the lack of specified evaluation criteria and detailed technical/financial requirements could lead to subjective assessments, potentially impacting fairness. The absence of explicit e-submission details is also a minor concern.

Missing evaluation criteria
Practicality65/100

The contract start date and duration are specified. The estimated value is provided. However, the absence of information regarding e-submission and the URL for tender documents limits practicality for potential bidders.

No document URL
No e-submission
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, value, and deadlines are populated. The contract start date and duration are logically presented. No suspensions or disputes are indicated, contributing to high data consistency.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. It is also not indicated as EU funded, suggesting a lack of emphasis on sustainability criteria.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear description of the supported employment service and its objectives
Well-defined lots for different service delivery models
Disclosure of estimated value and contract duration
Active status with a specified submission deadline

Concerns

Missing specific evaluation criteria
Lack of detailed technical and financial requirements
Absence of direct URL for tender documents and e-submission details
No explicit mention of sustainability or innovation criteria

Recommendations

1. Provide detailed evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness.
2. Specify technical capability and financial requirements to guide bidders.
3. Include a direct URL for tender documents and clarify the e-submission process.

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