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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:
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)
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOURNEMOUTH CHURCHES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED | Procurement ID: PDHL-9735-LXMG | ~£1,650,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Individual Placement and Support (IPS) delivery for any eligible out of work or in work participant | - |
| BRIGHTER HORIZONS TRAINING LLP | OC441077 | ~£1,650,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Individual Placement and Support (IPS) delivery for any eligible out of work or in work participant | - |
| Dimensions (UK) Limited | IP031192 | ~£1,280,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) delivery for adults with learning disabilities or complex barriers to employment | - |
| DORSET COMMUNITY ACTION | Charity Commission: 1060910 Companies House: 03320011 | ~£1,280,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) delivery for adults with learning disabilities or complex barriers to employment | - |
| ELEVATE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LIMITED | 16701506 | ~£2,930,000 estimated from lot values | 2 lots Individual Placement and Support (IPS) delivery for any eligible out of work or in work participant · Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) delivery for adults with learning disabilities or complex barriers to employment | - |
| Minstead Trust | Charity Commission: 1053319 Companies House: 03149116 | ~£1,280,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) delivery for adults with learning disabilities or complex barriers to employment | - |
| SALVATION ARMY TRUSTEE COMPANY(THE) | 00259322 | ~£1,650,000 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Individual Placement and Support (IPS) delivery for any eligible out of work or in work participant | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 2 lots, each awarded separately. 13 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Individual Placement and Support (IPS) delivery for any eligible out of work or in work participant Jun 2026 – Mar 2030 | £1,650,000 initial term | 6 | active | |
| Lot 2 Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) delivery for adults with learning disabilities or complex barriers to employment Jun 2026 – Mar 2030 | £1,280,000 initial term | 7 | Dimensions (UK) Limited | active |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £176,018 in 9 payments (over £25k) from Cabinet Office, BEIS, Warwickshire Police (2010-04-16 to 2020-02-25).
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
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