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Connect to Work is a national scheme led by the DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) and is a supported employment programme targeted at specific groups of residents to enable sustained employment.
The programme is focused on reversing the growth in Economic Inactivity and is targeted towards residents with health conditions and disabilities, as well as a number of groups to face barriers to gaining sustained employment, such as care leavers, carers, refugees, ex-offenders, and veterans, aligning with the Lancashire Economic Inactivity insights report, published in 2023.
The Authority is seeking secure a new multi-lotted contract for the external provision of IPS (Individual Placement Support) and SEQF (Supported Employment Quality Framework) as part of the Authority's Connect to Work project.
Lot 1 is based on IPS for the East geographical area of Lancashire. (Including delivery in the districts of Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle, Ribble Valley and Rossendale.)
Lot 2 is based on IPS for the North geographical area of Lancashire. (Including delivery in the districts of Fylde, Lancaster and Wyre .)
Lot 3 is based on IPS for the Central & West geographical area of Lancashire. (Including delivery in the districts of, Chorley, Preston, South Ribble and West Lancashire.)
Lot 4 is based on SEQF for the geographical area of Lancashire.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingeus UK Ltd | 04320853 | £27,427,838 | 2 lots Individual Placement and Support: East · Individual Placement and Support: Central West | LOBBYIST Policy Connect Limited (12 quarters) Fleishman-Hillard Group Limited (2 quarters) |
| MAXIMUS UK SERVICES LIMITED | 09072343 | £11,656,126 | 1 lot Supported Employment Quality Framework: Lancashire | - |
| STANDGUIDE LIMITED | 02563257 | £8,860,134 | 1 lot Individual Placement and Support: North | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 4 lots, each awarded separately. 33 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Individual Placement and Support: East Sept 2025 – Mar 2029 | £7,336,781 | 8 | active | |
| Lot 2 Individual Placement and Support: North Sept 2025 – Mar 2029 | £4,430,067 | 11 | active | |
| Lot 3 Individual Placement and Support: Central West Sept 2025 – Mar 2029 | £6,377,138 | 7 | active | |
| Lot 4 Supported Employment Quality Framework: Lancashire Sept 2025 – Mar 2029 | £5,828,063 | 7 | active |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
| Bidder | Bid on | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| INGEUS UK LIMITED | Lots 1, 3 | Wonlots 1, 3 |
| MAXIMUS UK SERVICES LIMITED | Lot 4 | Wonlot 4 |
| STANDGUIDE LIMITED | Lots 2, 1 | Wonlot 2 |
| ACTIVE LANCASHIRE LIMITED | Lots 3, 4 | Unsuccessful |
| BREAKTHROUGH SOCIAL ENTERPRISE LIMITED | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 | Unsuccessful |
| CALICO ENTERPRISE LIMITED | Lot 1 | Unsuccessful |
| ENABLE SCOTLAND (LEADING THE WAY) | Lot 2 | Unsuccessful |
| FEDCAP EMPLOYMENT LIMITED | Lots 1, 3, 4 | Unsuccessful |
| INSPIRA (01) | Lot 2 | Unsuccessful |
| INTUITIVE THINKING SKILLS LTD | Lot 3 | Unsuccessful |
| Lancaster City Council | Lots 2, 4 | Unsuccessful |
| MM Training & Consultancy | Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 | Unsuccessful |
| PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP LIMITED | Lots 1, 2 | Unsuccessful |
| PHX TRAINING LIMITED | Lots 2, 4 | Unsuccessful |
| SELNET LTD | Lots 1, 2 | Unsuccessful |
| THE SMALL BUSINESS ACADEMY LTD | Lots 2, 4 | Unsuccessful |
| THE WISE GROUP | Lot 3 | Unsuccessful |
| TRIAGE CENTRAL LIMITED | Lot 2 | Unsuccessful |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £3,264,785,504 in 168,726 payments (over £25k) from Department for Work and Pensions, Department for Education, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, HMPPS, NHS England and 3 more public bodies (2010-04-01 to 2026-06-30).
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
Important information - 17th June 2026,
Please note the Tender submission deadline has been amended from
(Original)
Tender submission deadline
19 June 2025, 12:00pm
To
(Amended)
Tender submission deadline
24 June 2025, 12:00pm
Important Notice 2nd June 2026
IMPORTANT:
Please note the following changes to the anticipated Contract Dates.
The Contract dates (estimated) are revised from:
5 September 2025 to 30 June 2029
Possible extension to 30 June 2030 to
5 September 2025 to 31 March 2029
Possible extension to 31 March 2030.
Important:
The "Contract Term" differs from the "Delivery Period".
The Contract Term is anticipated to commence on the 5th September 2025 and shall expire on the issue of a written termination report by the Authority (having consulted with the Service Provider(s).)
The Delivery Period for Services for Lots 1, 2 and 3 are anticipated to commence from October 2025 to 31 March 2029. Lot 4 is anticipated to commence from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029.
The Authority may then extend the "Delivery Period" for any / all Lots by a further period or period(s) up to a maximum of 12 months. (31st March 2030)
For further details regarding the "Contract Term" and "Delivery Period" please consult the tender documentation