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# Connect to Work - Market Engagement

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/connect-to-work-market-engagement-ocds-h6vhtk-05d21a). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority: "Connect to Work - Market Engagement". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: £12,291,042. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/cambridgeshire-and-peterborough-combined-authority-ons-e47000008)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £12,291,042 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Career guidance services, Education and training services, Job search services, Personal development training services, Recruitment services (+1 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKH11, UKH12
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/connect-to-work-market-engagement-ocds-h6vhtk-05d21a#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05d21a`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/connect-to-work-market-engagement-ocds-h6vhtk-05d21a#tl-md)

## Description
Connect to Work Programme
Online Market Engagement Event
Date: Thursday, 6 November 2025
Time: 10:30 – 12:30
Eventbrite Registration: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/connect-to-work-market-engagement-tickets-1851343190319?aff=oddtdtcreator
Teams Link: Available within the Eventbrite page
The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) invites interested organisations to an online market engagement session for the upcoming Connect to Work Programme.
Connect to Work is being delivered as part of new Mayoral powers to convene local supported employment provision, contributing to both the national “Get Britain Working” plan and the Local Growth Plan.
A core aim of the Government’s economic growth mission is to build an inclusive labour market, improve living standards, and ensure sustainable funding for public services. Connect to Work supports the Government's ambition to achieve an 80% employment rate, forming a key component of reforms to employment support — integrating skills, health, and pathways into sustained employment.
As the Lead Authority and Accountable Body for Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, CPCA will commission, implement, and manage the Connect to Work Programme. Delivery will align with local priorities and will be supported through partnerships with health services, employers, and wider system stakeholders to enhance regional awareness and collaboration.
This market engagement session will provide system partners with an update on the programme’s progress and give potential Prime Providers an overview of the planned approach ahead of the formal procurement process.
This session will offer:
- An update on the programme’s development and objectives.
- Insight for prospective Prime Providers and system partners ahead of the procurement launch.
- An opportunity to discuss delivery expectations and collaboration opportunities.
Agenda:
1. Welcome and Introductions – CPCA representatives
2. Programme Update – Status of Connect to Work and system development
3. Specification Overview – Key delivery themes and requirements
4. Procurement Process – Next steps and indicative timeline
5. Q&A Session

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 79600000, 79611000, 79634000, 80000000, 80521000, 80570000
- **Delivery regions:** UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2026 to 31/03/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F067674-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-10-23T08:28:54.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T10:21:42.399Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-05d21a