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In Spring 2024, Government launched a programme to support people who are economically inactive due to health conditions, disability or complex barriers back to work. The supported employment programme, entitled Connect to Work, is being launched by Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) in partnership with local authority clusters, to provide specific support targeted at the right people, at the right time and based on an individual's circumstances.
Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) are committed to delivering the Connect to Work scheme across Greater Lincolnshire via a combination of in-house and external partner support.
LCC are seeking to launch an Open Framework for the provision for the Connect to Work programme.
The Open Framework will be accessible to the following public sector bodies:
Connect to Work is the first programme under the Government's new Get Britain Working Strategy. The programme will be a voluntary, high-fidelity Supported Employment programme, connecting work, health and skills support across all of England and Wales. For full details please see the Connect to Work Grant Guidance paragraphs 1 to 7 as published on Gov.uk here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/connect-to-work
The aim of the Open Framework for the Connect to Work Programme is to seek suitable providers to support in the successful delivery of the Greater Lincolnshire programme expectations which is currently anticipated at around £7.5 Million per year for three years; and aims to support roughly 2,200 eligible participants per year. Appointed providers will be required to adhere to the principles and five stages of the Supported Employment Model as set out by the Department for Work and Pensions. Full details of the Supported Employment Model along with the Council's requirements can be found in Document 2: Specification.
The Framework will run for a period of four years commencing 1st November 2025. There will be an option for the Council to extend the Contract by a period of up to a further four years. It is anticipated that the Framework will be opened up annually to allow new market entrants to join.
Details of estimated expenditure or potential future uptake are given in good faith as a guide to anticipated funding provided by Department for Work and Pensions. They should not be interpreted as a guarantee and do not form part of a Contract.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AKG (UK) Employment Limited | 12684972 | ~£1,500,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots Lot 1 - Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work · Lot 3 In Work Retention Support | LOBBYIST DGA Group UK Limited (6 quarters) |
| Ayden Sims | Procurement ID: PXJX-3994-HQZW | ~£1,500,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots Lot 1 - Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work · Lot 3 In Work Retention Support | - |
| Centre4 Ltd | Charity Commission: 1049128 Companies House: 03074118 | ~£2,250,000 estimated from lot values | 3 lots Lot 1 - Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work · Lot 2 Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) · Lot 3 In Work Retention Support | - |
| COMMUNITY LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP LIMITED | Charity Commission: 1215121 Companies House: 06805136 | ~£1,500,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots Lot 1 - Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work · Lot 2 Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) | - |
| Community Learning in Partnership (CLIP) CIC | Procurement ID: PXWM-2226-ZPZG | ~£1,500,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots Lot 1 - Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work · Lot 2 Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) | - |
| EAN Consultants Limited | 14514314 | ~£1,500,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots Lot 1 - Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work · Lot 3 In Work Retention Support | - |
| Education Development Trust | Charity Commission: 270901 Companies House: 00867944 | ~£750,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 - Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work | LOBBYIST Connect Public Affairs Limited (3 quarters) FORMER MP Nick Gibb— Employment and earnings (former) |
| Grantham College | 10002743 | ~£3,000,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots Lot 1 - Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work · Lot 2 Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) | - |
| INCLUSIVE MEDIA SOLUTIONS LTD | 09292232 | ~£1,500,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots Lot 2 Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) · Lot 3 In Work Retention Support | - |
| Inspire Education Group | 10005077 | ~£3,000,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots Lot 1 - Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work · Lot 2 Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) | - |
| Learning4life-GY | Procurement ID: PHWY-6555-ZDLY | ~£2,250,000 estimated from lot values | 3 lots Lot 1 - Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work · Lot 2 Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) · Lot 3 In Work Retention Support | - |
| LEARNING4LIFE-GY CIC | 11948182 | ~£2,250,000 estimated from lot values | 3 lots Lot 1 - Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work · Lot 2 Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) · Lot 3 In Work Retention Support | - |
| MOMENTUM RECRUITMENT LIMITED | 08035910 | ~£750,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 - Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work | - |
| Momentum Technical College | Procurement ID: PXQT-6669-BBRH | ~£750,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 - Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work | - |
| NAViGO Health and Social Care CIC | 07458926 | ~£2,250,000 estimated from lot values | 3 lots Lot 1 - Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work · Lot 2 Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) · Lot 3 In Work Retention Support | - |
| ONGO COMMUNITIES LIMITED | Charity Commission: 1156007 Companies House: 08619739 | ~£1,500,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots Lot 1 - Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work · Lot 3 In Work Retention Support | - |
| Ongo Recruitment | 04750128 | ~£1,500,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots Lot 1 - Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work · Lot 3 In Work Retention Support | - |
| Riverside Access and Training Centre Gainsborough | Charity Commission: 1215117 Companies House: 07994889 | ~£750,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 - Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work | - |
| Standguide Limited | 02563257 | ~£750,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 - Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work | - |
| TEC Partnership | Procurement ID: PCJJ-5724-XHGM | ~£750,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 2 Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) | - |
| The Growth Company Limited | 02443911 | ~£1,500,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots Lot 1 - Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work · Lot 3 In Work Retention Support | - |
| The Shaw Trust | 01744121 | ~£2,250,000 estimated from lot values | 3 lots Lot 1 - Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work · Lot 2 Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) · Lot 3 In Work Retention Support | - |
| Tonic Health | Charity Commission: 1167453 | - | - | - |
| Triage Central Ltd | SC186908 | ~£2,250,000 estimated from lot values | 3 lots Lot 1 - Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work · Lot 2 Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) · Lot 3 In Work Retention Support | - |
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This procurement was divided into 12 lots, each awarded separately. 152 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Lot 1 - Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work Nov 2025 – Oct 2029 | £750,000 £22,000,000 initial term | 16 | Ayden Sims Community Learning in Partnership (CLIP) CIC EAN Consultants Limited Education Development Trust Grantham College Inspire Education Group Triage Central Ltd Momentum Technical College NAViGO Health and Social Care CIC Ongo Recruitment Riverside Access and Training Centre Gainsborough Standguide Limited The Growth Company Limited The Shaw Trust TONIC HEALTH Learning4life-GY | active |
| Lot 1A Lot 1(a) Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work Lincolnshire Nov 2025 – Oct 2029 | £7,000,000 | 16 | - | complete |
| Lot 1B Lot 1 (b) Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work North Lincolnshire Nov 2025 – Oct 2029 | £1,000,000 | 16 | - | complete |
| Lot 1C Lot 1 (c) Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work North East Lincolnshire Nov 2025 – Oct 2029 | £1,700,000 | 16 | - | complete |
| Lot 2 Lot 2 Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) Nov 2025 – Oct 2029 | £750,000 £6,000,000 initial term | 11 | INCLUSIVE MEDIA SOLUTIONS LTD Centre4 Ltd Community Learning in Partnership (CLIP) CIC Grantham College Inspire Education Group NAViGO Health and Social Care CIC TEC Partnership The Shaw Trust TONIC HEALTH Triage Central Ltd Learning4life-GY | active |
| Lot 2A Lot 2 (a) Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) Lincolnshire Nov 2025 – Oct 2029 | £1,200,000 | 11 | - | complete |
| Lot 2B Lot 2 (b) Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) North Lincolnshire Nov 2025 – Oct 2029 | £700,000 | 11 | - | complete |
| Lot 2C Lot 2 (c) Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) North East Lincolnshire Nov 2025 – Oct 2029 | £1,000,000 | 11 | - | complete |
| Lot Lot 3 Lot 3 In Work Retention Support Nov 2025 – Oct 2029 | £750,000 £1,600,000 initial term | 11 | Ayden Sims INCLUSIVE MEDIA SOLUTIONS LTD Centre4 Ltd EAN Consultants Limited Learning4life-GY NAViGO Health and Social Care CIC Ongo Recruitment The Growth Company Limited The Shaw Trust TONIC HEALTH Triage Central Ltd | active |
| Lot 3A Lot 3 (a) In Work Retention Support Lincolnshire Nov 2025 – Oct 2029 | £600,000 | 11 | - | complete |
| Lot 3B Lot 3 (b) In Work Retention Support North Lincolnshire Nov 2025 – Oct 2029 | £100,000 | 11 | - | complete |
| Lot 3C Lot 3 (c) In Work Retention Support North East Lincolnshire Nov 2025 – Oct 2029 | £150,000 | 11 | - | complete |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Learning4life-GY | Lots 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 2A, 2B, 2C, Lot 3, 3A, 3B, 3C | Wonlots 1, 2, Lot 3 |
| NAViGO Health and Social Care CIC | Lots 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 2A, 2B, 2C, Lot 3, 3A, 3B, 3C | Wonlots 1, 2, Lot 3 |
| The Shaw Trust | Lots 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 2A, 2B, 2C, Lot 3, 3A, 3B, 3C | Wonlots 1, 2, Lot 3 |
| Triage Central Ltd | Lots 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 2A, 2B, 2C, Lot 3, 3A, 3B, 3C | Wonlots 1, 2, Lot 3 |
| Ayden Sims | Lots 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, Lot 3, 3A, 3B, 3C | Wonlots 1, Lot 3 |
| Centre4 Ltd | Lots 2, 2A, 2B, 2C, Lot 3, 3A, 3B, 3C | Wonlots 2, Lot 3 |
| Community Learning in Partnership (CLIP) CIC | Lots 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 2A, 2B, 2C | Wonlots 1, 2 |
| EAN Consultants Limited | Lots 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, Lot 3, 3A, 3B, 3C | Wonlots 1, Lot 3 |
| Grantham College | Lots 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 2A, 2B, 2C | Wonlots 1, 2 |
| INCLUSIVE MEDIA SOLUTIONS LTD | Lots 2, 2A, 2B, 2C, Lot 3, 3A, 3B, 3C | Wonlots 2, Lot 3 |
| Inspire Education Group | Lots 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 2A, 2B, 2C | Wonlots 1, 2 |
| Ongo Recruitment | Lots 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, Lot 3, 3A, 3B, 3C | Wonlots 1, Lot 3 |
| The Growth Company Limited | Lots 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, Lot 3, 3A, 3B, 3C | Wonlots 1, Lot 3 |
| Education Development Trust | Lots 1, 1A, 1B, 1C | Wonlot 1 |
| Momentum Technical College | Lots 1, 1A, 1B, 1C | Wonlot 1 |
| Riverside Access and Training Centre Gainsborough | Lots 1, 1A, 1B, 1C | Wonlot 1 |
| Standguide Limited | Lots 1, 1A, 1B, 1C | Wonlot 1 |
| TEC Partnership | Lots 2, 2A, 2B, 2C | Wonlot 2 |
| Tonic Health | Lots 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 2A, 2B, 2C, Lot 3, 3A, 3B, 3C | Unsuccessful |
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £493,378,460 in 3,852 payments (over £25k) from Department for Education, Department for Work and Pensions, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Home Office, Department of Health and Social Care and 6 more public bodies (2010-04-12 to 2026-06-30).