Published date: 8 October 2025

Last edited date: 8 October 2025

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 14 October 2025, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£1

Procurement reference

C2W_Buckinghamshire

Published date

8 October 2025

Closing date

14 October 2025

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 April 2026

Contract end date

1 March 2030

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Connect to Work aims to address 'Hidden Unemployment' through a collaborative, locally driven approach, helping local communities to unlock their potential and contribute to both local and national growth. Quality employment is known to positively impact physical and mental health, providing income, social interaction, and a sense of purpose.
Fedcap will seek to submit tenders and are looking for potential delivery partners to be named in our submissions.

Our approach is to embrace local capacity to deliver IPS and/or SEQF services to eligible residents and we seek partners who can bring:

1. Understanding and experience of supported employment delivery models including Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and/or Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF)
2. Local knowledge, insight and relationships, evidenced through integrated delivery/partnership with health services, social care and community/faith-based organisations

Interested organisations should complete the attached Request for Proposal (RFP) regarding working with us on this opportunity. Please note that it will be likely that we will partner with different organisations in the county areas, reflecting the unique and differing needs of people living in Buckinghamshire.

More information

Attachments

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Lindsay Harling

Address

Boaz House
Massey Road
Stockton-On-Tees
TS17 6EX
England

Telephone

07732690507

Email

Partnerships@fedcap.org.uk

Website

https://fedcap.org.uk/employment/our-partners/