← Back to search results

AwardedFind a Tender · award

Connect to Work Programme

Buyer: Hartlepool Borough Council →

View official notice ↗Official source

BuyerHartlepool Borough Council
StatusAwarded
Deadline15 Jun 2026
Value£5,253,430
Published10 Aug 2026

What is being bought

Hartlepool Borough Council (the Council) has been appointed as the Lead Body by Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) for the Connect to Work Programme. As such, the Council is responsible for ensuring successful management and delivery of the programme across Tees Valley.

Lot details

Lot 1

No lot description published.

Statuscomplete

Lot 4

No lot description published.

Statuscomplete

Comparable-procurement analytics

No usable CPV category has been published, so a comparable market set cannot yet be built.

Procurement strategy & market signals

Framework agreementYes
Dynamic purchasing systemNot published
Competitive procurementNot published
Recurring requirementNot published
Procurement method rationaleNot published
Rationale classificationsNot published
Special regimeNot published
Covered byNot published
Submission policyNot published
Selection criteriaNot published
Risk detailsNot published

Planning & early market engagement

BudgetNot published
No-engagement rationaleNot published
Planning documents0
Planning milestones0

No planning milestones published.

Related procurements

No linked framework, prior procurement or reprocurement published.

Awards

Contracts

Contract for Connect to Work - Lot 1 - Supported Employment Quality (SEQF) Tees Valley

Statusactive
Value£1,789,630

Contract for Connect to Work - Lot 4 - Individual Placement & Support (IPS) - Hartlepool

Statusactive
Value£694,600

Documents & submission route

  • Not published

Source data inventory

Diagnostic view. “Not published” means this current release does not provide a value.

OCIDocds-h6vhtk-069576
Latest release ID075624-2026
Latest release timestampMon Aug 10 2026 10:27:55 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Sourcefind-a-tender
Official notice URLhttps://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042897-2026
Tender statuscomplete
Procurement methodopen
Procurement method detailsOpen procedure
Main procurement categoryNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basis2023/54
Tender period: startNot published
Tender period: endNot published
Expression of interest deadlineNot published
Enquiry deadlineNot published
Award period: startNot published
Award period: endNot published
Submission method detailsNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Electronic catalogue policyNot published
Total tender valueNot published
Tender lots in source2
Tender items in source0
Tender documents in source1
Awards in latest release2
Contracts in latest release2
Parties in latest release7

Notice history

DateEventReference
10 Aug 2026award, contract075624-2026
27 Jul 2026award, contract070834-2026
11 May 2026tender042897-2026

All source data

Unmodified official OCDS data retained by Tenderline for this procurement process.

Complete current OCDS release JSON
{
  "id": "075624-2026",
  "tag": [
    "award",
    "contract"
  ],
  "date": "2026-08-10T11:27:55+01:00",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-069576",
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-PPON-PTCQ-5564-CHJP",
    "name": "Hartlepool Borough Council"
  },
  "awards": [
    {
      "id": "1",
      "items": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "relatedLot": "1",
          "deliveryAddresses": [
            {
              "region": "UKC11",
              "country": "GB",
              "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            {
              "region": "UKC12",
              "country": "GB",
              "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            {
              "region": "UKC13",
              "country": "GB",
              "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            }
          ],
          "additionalClassifications": [
            {
              "id": "75200000",
              "scheme": "CPV",
              "description": "Provision of services to the community"
            },
            {
              "id": "80400000",
              "scheme": "CPV",
              "description": "Adult and other education services"
            },
            {
              "id": "85300000",
              "scheme": "CPV",
              "description": "Social work and related services"
            }
          ]
        }
      ],
      "status": "active",
      "suppliers": [
        {
          "id": "GB-COH-01820492",
          "name": "WAYTHROUGH"
        }
      ],
      "relatedLots": [
        "1"
      ],
      "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    {
      "id": "2",
      "items": [
        {
          "id": "4",
          "relatedLot": "4",
          "deliveryAddresses": [
            {
              "region": "UKC11",
              "country": "GB",
              "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            }
          ],
          "additionalClassifications": [
            {
              "id": "75200000",
              "scheme": "CPV",
              "description": "Provision of services to the community"
            },
            {
              "id": "80570000",
              "scheme": "CPV",
              "description": "Personal development training services"
            },
            {
              "id": "85310000",
              "scheme": "CPV",
              "description": "Social work services"
            }
          ]
        }
      ],
      "status": "active",
      "suppliers": [
        {
          "id": "GB-COH-06502878",
          "name": "LET'S CONNECT (ENG) LTD"
        }
      ],
      "relatedLots": [
        "4"
      ],
      "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    }
  ],
  "tender": {
    "id": "OPEN2026993",
    "lots": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "status": "complete",
        "description": null
      },
      {
        "id": "4",
        "status": "complete",
        "description": null
      }
    ],
    "title": "Connect to Work Programme",
    "status": "complete",
    "documents": [
      {
        "id": "conflictOfInterest",
        "description": "Not published",
        "documentType": "conflictOfInterest"
      }
    ],
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
      "scheme": "UKPGA"
    },
    "techniques": {
      "frameworkAgreement": {
        "type": "closed",
        "method": "withReopeningCompetition",
        "description": "Selection process based and scored on the following qulaity elements.\nExperience, Approach to Delivery (including Health & Safety), Delivery and Sub-Contractor Management, Data Management, Finance and Reporting, Mobilisation and Delivery Timeline and Social Value.",
        "isOpenFrameworkScheme": true,
        "openFrameworkSchemeEndDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
      },
      "hasFrameworkAgreement": true
    },
    "description": "Hartlepool Borough Council (the Council) has been appointed as the Lead Body by Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) for the Connect to Work Programme. As such, the Council is responsible for ensuring successful management and delivery of the programme across Tees Valley.",
    "procurementMethod": "open",
    "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure"
  },
  "buyerID": [],
  "parties": [
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PTCQ-5564-CHJP",
      "name": "Hartlepool Borough Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKC11",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Hartlepool",
        "postalCode": "TS24 8AY",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Civic Centre, Victoria Road"
      },
      "details": {
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PTCQ-5564-CHJP",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "procurement@hartlepool.gov.uk"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PCVQ-6435-GNMW",
      "name": "Stockton on Tees Borough Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKC11",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Stockton on Tees",
        "postalCode": "TS17 6BJ",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Dunedin House, Columbia Drive, Thornaby"
      },
      "details": {
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PCVQ-6435-GNMW",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "corporateprocurement@stockton.gov.uk"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PCRZ-3744-WXXZ",
      "name": "Darlington Borough Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKC13",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Darlington",
        "postalCode": "DL1 5QT",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Town Hall, Feethams"
      },
      "details": {
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PCRZ-3744-WXXZ",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "corporate.procurement@darlington.gov.uk"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PHZX-3726-LWBD",
      "name": "Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKC12",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Redcar",
        "postalCode": "TS10 1RT",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Redcar and Cleveland House, Kirkleatham Street"
      },
      "details": {
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PHZX-3726-LWBD",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "procurement@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PLJH-5252-HJDM",
      "name": "Middlesbrough Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKC12",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Middlesbrough",
        "postalCode": "TS1 9FT",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "PO Box 500"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk",
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PLJH-5252-HJDM",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-COH-01820492",
      "name": "WAYTHROUGH",
      "roles": [
        "supplier"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKC14",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Durham",
        "postalCode": "DH6 5PF",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Inspiration House Unit 22, Bowburn North Industrial Estate"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "http://www.waythrough.org.uk/",
        "vcse": true,
        "scale": "large",
        "shelteredWorkshop": false,
        "publicServiceMissionOrganization": false
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "01820492",
        "scheme": "GB-COH"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "tenders@waythrough.org.uk"
      },
      "additionalIdentifiers": [
        {
          "id": "PMYH-4419-QWJP",
          "scheme": "GB-PPON"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-COH-06502878",
      "name": "LET'S CONNECT (ENG) LTD",
      "roles": [
        "supplier"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKC11",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Hartlepool",
        "postalCode": "TS24 8HB",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Crown Buildings"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "http://www.letsconnect-eng.co.uk/",
        "vcse": true,
        "scale": "large",
        "shelteredWorkshop": false,
        "publicServiceMissionOrganization": false
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "06502878",
        "scheme": "GB-COH"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "marksetchell@letsconnect-eng.co.uk"
      },
      "additionalIdentifiers": [
        {
          "id": "PXVY-6964-JZYM",
          "scheme": "GB-PPON"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "contracts": [
    {
      "id": "1",
      "title": "Contract for Connect to Work - Lot 1 - Supported Employment Quality (SEQF) Tees Valley",
      "value": {
        "currency": "GBP",
        "amountGross": 1789630
      },
      "period": {
        "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00",
        "startDate": "2026-08-10T00:00:00+01:00",
        "maxExtentDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
      },
      "status": "active",
      "awardID": "1",
      "renewal": {
        "description": "Dependant upon contract performance and available funding."
      },
      "documents": [
        {
          "id": "075624-2026",
          "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075624-2026",
          "format": "text/html",
          "noticeType": "UK7",
          "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
          "documentType": "contractNotice",
          "datePublished": "2026-08-10T11:27:55+01:00"
        }
      ],
      "dateSigned": "2026-08-07T00:00:00+01:00",
      "hasRenewal": true,
      "agreedMetrics": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "title": "EOI Acknowledgement",
          "description": "% of referrals/EOIs acknowledged within 2 working days"
        },
        {
          "id": "2",
          "title": "Initial Engagement Rate",
          "description": "% of Participants engaged within 5 working days by an Employment Specialist"
        },
        {
          "id": "3",
          "title": "Job Outcome Rate",
          "description": "% of Participants who achieve a paid job start, as defined by DWP"
        },
        {
          "id": "4",
          "title": "Employment Rate 1",
          "description": "% of Out-of-Work Participants achieving a Lower Threshold Job Outcome"
        },
        {
          "id": "5",
          "title": "Employment Rate 2",
          "description": "% of Out-of-Work Participants achieving a Higher Threshold Job Outcome"
        },
        {
          "id": "6",
          "title": "In-Work Retention",
          "description": "% of In-Work Participants achieving a Higher Threshold Job Outcome"
        }
      ],
      "statusDetails": null,
      "aboveThreshold": true
    },
    {
      "id": "2",
      "title": "Contract for Connect to Work - Lot 4 - Individual Placement & Support (IPS) - Hartlepool",
      "value": {
        "currency": "GBP",
        "amountGross": 694600
      },
      "period": {
        "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00",
        "startDate": "2026-08-10T00:00:00+01:00",
        "maxExtentDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
      },
      "status": "active",
      "awardID": "2",
      "renewal": {
        "description": "Dependant upon contract performance and available funding."
      },
      "documents": [
        {
          "id": "075624-2026",
          "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075624-2026",
          "format": "text/html",
          "noticeType": "UK7",
          "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
          "documentType": "contractNotice",
          "datePublished": "2026-08-10T11:27:55+01:00"
        }
      ],
      "dateSigned": "2026-07-27T00:00:00+01:00",
      "hasRenewal": true,
      "agreedMetrics": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "title": "EOI Acknowledgement",
          "description": "% of referrals/EOIs acknowledged within 2 working days"
        },
        {
          "id": "2",
          "title": "Initial Engagement Rate",
          "description": "% of Participants engaged within 5 working days by an Employment Specialist"
        },
        {
          "id": "3",
          "title": "Job Outcome Rate",
          "description": "% of Participants who achieve a paid job start, as defined by DWP"
        },
        {
          "id": "4",
          "title": "Employment Rate 1",
          "description": "% of Out-of-Work Participants achieving a Lower Threshold Job Outcome"
        },
        {
          "id": "5",
          "title": "Employment Rate 2",
          "description": "% of Out-of-Work Participants achieving a Higher Threshold Job Outcome"
        },
        {
          "id": "6",
          "title": "In-Work Retention",
          "description": "% of In-Work Participants achieving a Higher Threshold Job Outcome"
        }
      ],
      "statusDetails": null,
      "aboveThreshold": true
    }
  ],
  "initiationType": "tender"
}
Complete JSON history (3 releases)
10 Aug 2026 · 075624-2026 · award, contract
{
  "id": "075624-2026",
  "tag": [
    "award",
    "contract"
  ],
  "date": "2026-08-10T11:27:55+01:00",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-069576",
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-PPON-PTCQ-5564-CHJP",
    "name": "Hartlepool Borough Council"
  },
  "awards": [
    {
      "id": "1",
      "items": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "relatedLot": "1",
          "deliveryAddresses": [
            {
              "region": "UKC11",
              "country": "GB",
              "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            {
              "region": "UKC12",
              "country": "GB",
              "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            {
              "region": "UKC13",
              "country": "GB",
              "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            }
          ],
          "additionalClassifications": [
            {
              "id": "75200000",
              "scheme": "CPV",
              "description": "Provision of services to the community"
            },
            {
              "id": "80400000",
              "scheme": "CPV",
              "description": "Adult and other education services"
            },
            {
              "id": "85300000",
              "scheme": "CPV",
              "description": "Social work and related services"
            }
          ]
        }
      ],
      "status": "active",
      "suppliers": [
        {
          "id": "GB-COH-01820492",
          "name": "WAYTHROUGH"
        }
      ],
      "relatedLots": [
        "1"
      ],
      "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    {
      "id": "2",
      "items": [
        {
          "id": "4",
          "relatedLot": "4",
          "deliveryAddresses": [
            {
              "region": "UKC11",
              "country": "GB",
              "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            }
          ],
          "additionalClassifications": [
            {
              "id": "75200000",
              "scheme": "CPV",
              "description": "Provision of services to the community"
            },
            {
              "id": "80570000",
              "scheme": "CPV",
              "description": "Personal development training services"
            },
            {
              "id": "85310000",
              "scheme": "CPV",
              "description": "Social work services"
            }
          ]
        }
      ],
      "status": "active",
      "suppliers": [
        {
          "id": "GB-COH-06502878",
          "name": "LET'S CONNECT (ENG) LTD"
        }
      ],
      "relatedLots": [
        "4"
      ],
      "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    }
  ],
  "tender": {
    "id": "OPEN2026993",
    "lots": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "status": "complete",
        "description": null
      },
      {
        "id": "4",
        "status": "complete",
        "description": null
      }
    ],
    "title": "Connect to Work Programme",
    "status": "complete",
    "documents": [
      {
        "id": "conflictOfInterest",
        "description": "Not published",
        "documentType": "conflictOfInterest"
      }
    ],
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
      "scheme": "UKPGA"
    },
    "techniques": {
      "frameworkAgreement": {
        "type": "closed",
        "method": "withReopeningCompetition",
        "description": "Selection process based and scored on the following qulaity elements.\nExperience, Approach to Delivery (including Health & Safety), Delivery and Sub-Contractor Management, Data Management, Finance and Reporting, Mobilisation and Delivery Timeline and Social Value.",
        "isOpenFrameworkScheme": true,
        "openFrameworkSchemeEndDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
      },
      "hasFrameworkAgreement": true
    },
    "description": "Hartlepool Borough Council (the Council) has been appointed as the Lead Body by Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) for the Connect to Work Programme. As such, the Council is responsible for ensuring successful management and delivery of the programme across Tees Valley.",
    "procurementMethod": "open",
    "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure"
  },
  "buyerID": [],
  "parties": [
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PTCQ-5564-CHJP",
      "name": "Hartlepool Borough Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKC11",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Hartlepool",
        "postalCode": "TS24 8AY",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Civic Centre, Victoria Road"
      },
      "details": {
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PTCQ-5564-CHJP",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "procurement@hartlepool.gov.uk"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PCVQ-6435-GNMW",
      "name": "Stockton on Tees Borough Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKC11",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Stockton on Tees",
        "postalCode": "TS17 6BJ",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Dunedin House, Columbia Drive, Thornaby"
      },
      "details": {
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PCVQ-6435-GNMW",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "corporateprocurement@stockton.gov.uk"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PCRZ-3744-WXXZ",
      "name": "Darlington Borough Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKC13",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Darlington",
        "postalCode": "DL1 5QT",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Town Hall, Feethams"
      },
      "details": {
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PCRZ-3744-WXXZ",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "corporate.procurement@darlington.gov.uk"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PHZX-3726-LWBD",
      "name": "Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKC12",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Redcar",
        "postalCode": "TS10 1RT",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Redcar and Cleveland House, Kirkleatham Street"
      },
      "details": {
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PHZX-3726-LWBD",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "procurement@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PLJH-5252-HJDM",
      "name": "Middlesbrough Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKC12",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Middlesbrough",
        "postalCode": "TS1 9FT",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "PO Box 500"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk",
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PLJH-5252-HJDM",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-COH-01820492",
      "name": "WAYTHROUGH",
      "roles": [
        "supplier"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKC14",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Durham",
        "postalCode": "DH6 5PF",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Inspiration House Unit 22, Bowburn North Industrial Estate"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "http://www.waythrough.org.uk/",
        "vcse": true,
        "scale": "large",
        "shelteredWorkshop": false,
        "publicServiceMissionOrganization": false
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "01820492",
        "scheme": "GB-COH"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "tenders@waythrough.org.uk"
      },
      "additionalIdentifiers": [
        {
          "id": "PMYH-4419-QWJP",
          "scheme": "GB-PPON"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-COH-06502878",
      "name": "LET'S CONNECT (ENG) LTD",
      "roles": [
        "supplier"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKC11",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Hartlepool",
        "postalCode": "TS24 8HB",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Crown Buildings"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "http://www.letsconnect-eng.co.uk/",
        "vcse": true,
        "scale": "large",
        "shelteredWorkshop": false,
        "publicServiceMissionOrganization": false
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "06502878",
        "scheme": "GB-COH"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "marksetchell@letsconnect-eng.co.uk"
      },
      "additionalIdentifiers": [
        {
          "id": "PXVY-6964-JZYM",
          "scheme": "GB-PPON"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "contracts": [
    {
      "id": "1",
      "title": "Contract for Connect to Work - Lot 1 - Supported Employment Quality (SEQF) Tees Valley",
      "value": {
        "currency": "GBP",
        "amountGross": 1789630
      },
      "period": {
        "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00",
        "startDate": "2026-08-10T00:00:00+01:00",
        "maxExtentDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
      },
      "status": "active",
      "awardID": "1",
      "renewal": {
        "description": "Dependant upon contract performance and available funding."
      },
      "documents": [
        {
          "id": "075624-2026",
          "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075624-2026",
          "format": "text/html",
          "noticeType": "UK7",
          "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
          "documentType": "contractNotice",
          "datePublished": "2026-08-10T11:27:55+01:00"
        }
      ],
      "dateSigned": "2026-08-07T00:00:00+01:00",
      "hasRenewal": true,
      "agreedMetrics": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "title": "EOI Acknowledgement",
          "description": "% of referrals/EOIs acknowledged within 2 working days"
        },
        {
          "id": "2",
          "title": "Initial Engagement Rate",
          "description": "% of Participants engaged within 5 working days by an Employment Specialist"
        },
        {
          "id": "3",
          "title": "Job Outcome Rate",
          "description": "% of Participants who achieve a paid job start, as defined by DWP"
        },
        {
          "id": "4",
          "title": "Employment Rate 1",
          "description": "% of Out-of-Work Participants achieving a Lower Threshold Job Outcome"
        },
        {
          "id": "5",
          "title": "Employment Rate 2",
          "description": "% of Out-of-Work Participants achieving a Higher Threshold Job Outcome"
        },
        {
          "id": "6",
          "title": "In-Work Retention",
          "description": "% of In-Work Participants achieving a Higher Threshold Job Outcome"
        }
      ],
      "statusDetails": null,
      "aboveThreshold": true
    },
    {
      "id": "2",
      "title": "Contract for Connect to Work - Lot 4 - Individual Placement & Support (IPS) - Hartlepool",
      "value": {
        "currency": "GBP",
        "amountGross": 694600
      },
      "period": {
        "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00",
        "startDate": "2026-08-10T00:00:00+01:00",
        "maxExtentDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
      },
      "status": "active",
      "awardID": "2",
      "renewal": {
        "description": "Dependant upon contract performance and available funding."
      },
      "documents": [
        {
          "id": "075624-2026",
          "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075624-2026",
          "format": "text/html",
          "noticeType": "UK7",
          "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
          "documentType": "contractNotice",
          "datePublished": "2026-08-10T11:27:55+01:00"
        }
      ],
      "dateSigned": "2026-07-27T00:00:00+01:00",
      "hasRenewal": true,
      "agreedMetrics": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "title": "EOI Acknowledgement",
          "description": "% of referrals/EOIs acknowledged within 2 working days"
        },
        {
          "id": "2",
          "title": "Initial Engagement Rate",
          "description": "% of Participants engaged within 5 working days by an Employment Specialist"
        },
        {
          "id": "3",
          "title": "Job Outcome Rate",
          "description": "% of Participants who achieve a paid job start, as defined by DWP"
        },
        {
          "id": "4",
          "title": "Employment Rate 1",
          "description": "% of Out-of-Work Participants achieving a Lower Threshold Job Outcome"
        },
        {
          "id": "5",
          "title": "Employment Rate 2",
          "description": "% of Out-of-Work Participants achieving a Higher Threshold Job Outcome"
        },
        {
          "id": "6",
          "title": "In-Work Retention",
          "description": "% of In-Work Participants achieving a Higher Threshold Job Outcome"
        }
      ],
      "statusDetails": null,
      "aboveThreshold": true
    }
  ],
  "initiationType": "tender"
}
27 Jul 2026 · 070834-2026 · award, contract
{
  "id": "070834-2026",
  "tag": [
    "award",
    "contract"
  ],
  "bids": {
    "statistics": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "value": 3,
        "measure": "bids",
        "relatedLot": "1"
      },
      {
        "id": "2",
        "value": 3,
        "measure": "finalStageBids",
        "relatedLot": "1"
      },
      {
        "id": "3",
        "value": 3,
        "measure": "smeFinalStageBids",
        "relatedLot": "1"
      },
      {
        "id": "4",
        "value": 3,
        "measure": "vcseFinalStageBids",
        "relatedLot": "1"
      },
      {
        "id": "5",
        "value": 6,
        "measure": "bids",
        "relatedLot": "4"
      },
      {
        "id": "6",
        "value": 6,
        "measure": "finalStageBids",
        "relatedLot": "4"
      },
      {
        "id": "7",
        "value": 6,
        "measure": "smeFinalStageBids",
        "relatedLot": "4"
      },
      {
        "id": "8",
        "value": 3,
        "measure": "vcseFinalStageBids",
        "relatedLot": "4"
      }
    ]
  },
  "date": "2026-07-27T14:35:09+01:00",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-069576",
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-PPON-PTCQ-5564-CHJP",
    "name": "Hartlepool Borough Council"
  },
  "awards": [
    {
      "id": "1",
      "date": "2026-07-27T00:00:00+01:00",
      "items": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "relatedLot": "1",
          "deliveryAddresses": [
            {
              "region": "UKC11",
              "country": "GB",
              "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            {
              "region": "UKC12",
              "country": "GB",
              "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            {
              "region": "UKC13",
              "country": "GB",
              "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            }
          ],
          "additionalClassifications": [
            {
              "id": "75200000",
              "scheme": "CPV",
              "description": "Provision of services to the community"
            },
            {
              "id": "80400000",
              "scheme": "CPV",
              "description": "Adult and other education services"
            },
            {
              "id": "85300000",
              "scheme": "CPV",
              "description": "Social work and related services"
            }
          ]
        }
      ],
      "title": "Contract for Connect to Work - Lot 1 - Supported Employment Quality (SEQF) Tees Valley",
      "value": {
        "currency": "GBP",
        "amountGross": 1789630
      },
      "status": "pending",
      "renewal": {
        "description": "Contract can be extended dependant upon contract performance and available funding."
      },
      "documents": [
        {
          "id": "070834-2026",
          "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070834-2026",
          "format": "text/html",
          "noticeType": "UK6",
          "description": "Contract award notice on Find a Tender",
          "documentType": "awardNotice",
          "datePublished": "2026-07-27T14:35:09+01:00"
        }
      ],
      "suppliers": [
        {
          "id": "GB-COH-01820492",
          "name": "WAYTHROUGH"
        }
      ],
      "hasRenewal": true,
      "milestones": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "futureSignatureDate",
          "status": "scheduled",
          "dueDate": "2026-08-07T23:59:59+01:00"
        }
      ],
      "relatedLots": [
        "1"
      ],
      "aboveThreshold": true,
      "contractPeriod": {
        "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00",
        "startDate": "2026-08-10T00:00:00+01:00",
        "maxExtentDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
      },
      "standstillPeriod": {
        "endDate": "2026-08-06T23:59:59+01:00"
      },
      "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
      "assessmentSummariesDateSent": "2026-07-27T00:00:00+01:00"
    },
    {
      "id": "2",
      "date": "2026-07-27T00:00:00+01:00",
      "items": [
        {
          "id": "4",
          "relatedLot": "4",
          "deliveryAddresses": [
            {
              "region": "UKC11",
              "country": "GB",
              "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            }
          ],
          "additionalClassifications": [
            {
              "id": "75200000",
              "scheme": "CPV",
              "description": "Provision of services to the community"
            },
            {
              "id": "80570000",
              "scheme": "CPV",
              "description": "Personal development training services"
            },
            {
              "id": "85310000",
              "scheme": "CPV",
              "description": "Social work services"
            }
          ]
        }
      ],
      "title": "Contract for Connect to Work - Lot 4 - Individual Placement & Support (IPS) - Hartlepool",
      "value": {
        "currency": "GBP",
        "amountGross": 694600
      },
      "status": "pending",
      "renewal": {
        "description": "Dependant upon contract performance and available funding"
      },
      "documents": [
        {
          "id": "070834-2026",
          "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070834-2026",
          "format": "text/html",
          "noticeType": "UK6",
          "description": "Contract award notice on Find a Tender",
          "documentType": "awardNotice",
          "datePublished": "2026-07-27T14:35:09+01:00"
        }
      ],
      "suppliers": [
        {
          "id": "GB-COH-06502878",
          "name": "LET'S CONNECT (ENG) LTD"
        }
      ],
      "hasRenewal": true,
      "milestones": [
        {
          "id": "1",
          "type": "futureSignatureDate",
          "status": "scheduled",
          "dueDate": "2026-08-07T23:59:59+01:00"
        }
      ],
      "relatedLots": [
        "4"
      ],
      "aboveThreshold": true,
      "contractPeriod": {
        "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00",
        "startDate": "2026-08-10T00:00:00+01:00",
        "maxExtentDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
      },
      "standstillPeriod": {
        "endDate": "2026-08-06T23:59:59+01:00"
      },
      "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
      "assessmentSummariesDateSent": "2026-07-27T00:00:00+01:00"
    },
    {
      "id": "-1",
      "status": "active",
      "documents": [
        {
          "id": "070834-2026",
          "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070834-2026",
          "format": "text/html",
          "noticeType": "UK6",
          "description": "Contract award notice on Find a Tender",
          "documentType": "awardNotice",
          "datePublished": "2026-07-27T14:35:09+01:00"
        }
      ],
      "relatedLots": [
        "2",
        "3"
      ],
      "finalStatusDate": "2026-07-27T00:00:00+01:00"
    }
  ],
  "tender": {
    "id": "OPEN2026993",
    "lots": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "status": "complete",
        "description": null
      },
      {
        "id": "2",
        "status": "complete",
        "description": null
      },
      {
        "id": "3",
        "status": "complete",
        "description": null
      },
      {
        "id": "4",
        "status": "complete",
        "description": null
      }
    ],
    "title": "Connect To Work Programme",
    "status": "complete",
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
      "scheme": "UKPGA"
    },
    "description": "Hartlepool Borough Council (the Council) has been appointed as the Lead Body by Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) for the Connect to Work Programme. As such, the Council is responsible for ensuring successful management and delivery of the programme across Tees Valley.",
    "procurementMethod": "open",
    "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure"
  },
  "buyerID": [],
  "parties": [
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PTCQ-5564-CHJP",
      "name": "Hartlepool Borough Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKC11",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Hartlepool",
        "postalCode": "TS24 8AY",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Civic Centre, Victoria Road"
      },
      "details": {
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PTCQ-5564-CHJP",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "procurement@hartlepool.gov.uk"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PCVQ-6435-GNMW",
      "name": "Stockton on Tees Borough Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKC11",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Stockton on Tees",
        "postalCode": "TS17 6BJ",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Dunedin House, Columbia Drive, Thornaby"
      },
      "details": {
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PCVQ-6435-GNMW",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "corporateprocurement@stockton.gov.uk"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PCRZ-3744-WXXZ",
      "name": "Darlington Borough Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKC13",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Darlington",
        "postalCode": "DL1 5QT",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Town Hall, Feethams"
      },
      "details": {
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PCRZ-3744-WXXZ",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "corporate.procurement@darlington.gov.uk"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PHZX-3726-LWBD",
      "name": "Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKC12",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Redcar",
        "postalCode": "TS10 1RT",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Redcar and Cleveland House, Kirkleatham Street"
      },
      "details": {
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PHZX-3726-LWBD",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "procurement@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PLJH-5252-HJDM",
      "name": "Middlesbrough Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKC12",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Middlesbrough",
        "postalCode": "TS1 9FT",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "PO Box 500"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk",
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PLJH-5252-HJDM",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-COH-01820492",
      "name": "WAYTHROUGH",
      "roles": [
        "supplier"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKC14",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Durham",
        "postalCode": "DH6 5PF",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Inspiration House Unit 22, Bowburn North Industrial Estate"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "http://www.waythrough.org.uk/",
        "vcse": true,
        "scale": "large",
        "shelteredWorkshop": false,
        "publicServiceMissionOrganization": false
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "01820492",
        "scheme": "GB-COH"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "tenders@waythrough.org.uk"
      },
      "additionalIdentifiers": [
        {
          "id": "PMYH-4419-QWJP",
          "scheme": "GB-PPON"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-COH-06502878",
      "name": "LET'S CONNECT (ENG) LTD",
      "roles": [
        "supplier"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKC11",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Hartlepool",
        "postalCode": "TS24 8HB",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Crown Buildings"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "http://www.letsconnect-eng.co.uk/",
        "vcse": true,
        "scale": "large",
        "shelteredWorkshop": false,
        "publicServiceMissionOrganization": false
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "06502878",
        "scheme": "GB-COH"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "marksetchell@letsconnect-eng.co.uk"
      },
      "additionalIdentifiers": [
        {
          "id": "PXVY-6964-JZYM",
          "scheme": "GB-PPON"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "initiationType": "tender"
}
11 May 2026 · 042897-2026 · tender
{
  "id": "042897-2026",
  "tag": [
    "tender"
  ],
  "date": "2026-05-11T11:38:39+01:00",
  "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-069576",
  "buyer": {
    "id": "GB-PPON-PTCQ-5564-CHJP",
    "name": "Hartlepool Borough Council"
  },
  "tender": {
    "id": "OPEN2026993",
    "lots": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "title": "Lot 1 - Tees Valley (SEQF Only)",
        "value": {
          "amount": 1789630,
          "currency": "GBP",
          "amountGross": 2147556
        },
        "status": "active",
        "renewal": {
          "description": "The Council may extend that Contract Term for 24 months to 18th May 2030 subject to funding and contract performance of the Providers."
        },
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "description": "This seeks to commission a Lead Provider for the delivery of high-quality Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) provision across the whole of Tees Valley - Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, and Stockton‑on‑Tees. This focuses on supporting disabled people, those with health conditions and those with complex barriers to employment to find sustainable work. The Lead Provider will build and manage a strong consortium, ensuring consistent high-quality delivery, fidelity to the SEQF model, and effective engagement. With 502 expected starts, this Lot represents the SEQF element of the Tees Valley Connect to Work Programme.",
        "suitability": {
          "sme": true
        },
        "awardCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "name": "Social Value",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 10,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "Experience",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 19,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "Approach to Delivery",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 24,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "Delivery and Sub-Contractor Management",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 19,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "Data Management, Finance and Reporting",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 10,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "Mobilisation and Delivery Timeline",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 15,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "Supplier Incentive Programme",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 3,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            }
          ]
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
          "maxExtentDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "2",
        "title": "Lot 2 - Darlington & Stockton‑on‑Tees (IPS - Individual Placement and Support Only)",
        "value": {
          "amount": 1039600,
          "currency": "GBP",
          "amountGross": 1247520
        },
        "status": "active",
        "renewal": {
          "description": "The Council may extend that Contract Term for 24 months to 18th May 2030 subject to funding and contract performance of the Providers."
        },
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "description": "This seeks to commission a Lead Provider to deliver Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services within Darlington and Stockton‑on‑Tees. This will target eligible individuals who require intensive, personalised employment support so they can progress into sustainable work. Delivery must follow the nationally recognised IPS model, with a strong focus on rapid job search, integrated support, and in‑work retention. The Lead Provider will build and manage a strong consortium, ensuring consistent high-quality delivery, and effective engagement. With 452 expected starts, this Lot represents a key element of the Tees Valley Connect to Work Programme.",
        "suitability": {
          "sme": true
        },
        "awardCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "name": "Social Value",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 10,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "Experience",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 19,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "Approach to Delivery",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 24,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "Delivery and Sub-Contractor Management",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 19,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "Data Management, Finance and Reporting",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 10,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "Mobilisation and Delivery Timeline",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 15,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "Supplier Incentive Programme",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 3,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            }
          ]
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
          "maxExtentDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "3",
        "title": "Lot 3 - Middlesbrough & Redcar & Cleveland (IPS - Individual Placement and Support Only)",
        "value": {
          "amount": 1729600,
          "currency": "GBP",
          "amountGross": 2075520
        },
        "status": "active",
        "renewal": {
          "description": "The Council may extend that Contract Term for 24 months to 18th May 2030 subject to funding and contract performance of the Providers."
        },
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "description": "This seeks to commission a Lead Provider to deliver Individual Placement & Support (IPS) services within Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland. This will target eligible individuals who require intensive, personalised employment support so they can progress into sustainable work. Delivery must follow the nationally recognised IPS model, with a strong focus on rapid job search, integrated support, and in‑work retention. The Lead Provider will build and manage a strong consortium, ensuring consistent high-quality delivery, and effective engagement. With 752 expected starts, this Lot represents a key element of the Tees Valley Connect to Work Programme.",
        "suitability": {
          "sme": true
        },
        "awardCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "name": "Social Value",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 10,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "Experience",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 19,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "Approach to Delivery",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 24,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "Delivery and Sub-Contractor Management",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 19,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "Data Management, Finance and Reporting",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 10,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "Mobilisation and Delivery Timeline",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 15,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "Supplier Incentive Programme",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 3,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            }
          ]
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
          "maxExtentDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        }
      },
      {
        "id": "4",
        "title": "Lot 4 - Hartlepool (IPS - Individual Placement and Support Only)",
        "value": {
          "amount": 694600,
          "currency": "GBP",
          "amountGross": 833520
        },
        "status": "active",
        "renewal": {
          "description": "The Council may extend that Contract Term for 24 months to 18th May 2030 subject to funding and contract performance of the Providers."
        },
        "hasRenewal": true,
        "description": "This seeks to commission a Lead Provider to deliver Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services within Hartlepool. This will target eligible individuals who require intensive, personalised employment support so they can progress into sustainable work. Delivery must follow the nationally recognised IPS model, with a strong focus on rapid job search, integrated support, and in‑work retention. The Lead Provider will build and manage a strong consortium, ensuring consistent high-quality delivery, and effective engagement. With 302 expected starts, this Lot represents a key element of the Tees Valley Connect to Work Programme",
        "suitability": {
          "sme": true
        },
        "awardCriteria": {
          "criteria": [
            {
              "name": "Social Value",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 10,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "Experience",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 19,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "Approach to Delivery",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 24,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "Delivery and Sub-Contractor Management",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 19,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "Data Management, Finance and Reporting",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 10,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "Mobilisation and Delivery Timeline",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 15,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            },
            {
              "name": "Supplier Incentive Programme",
              "type": "quality",
              "numbers": [
                {
                  "number": 3,
                  "weight": "percentageExact"
                }
              ]
            }
          ]
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
          "endDate": "2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00",
          "startDate": "2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
          "maxExtentDate": "2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        }
      }
    ],
    "items": [
      {
        "id": "1",
        "relatedLot": "1",
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "region": "UKC1",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          }
        ],
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "80000000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Education and training services"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "2",
        "relatedLot": "2",
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "region": "UKC11",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          },
          {
            "region": "UKC13",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          }
        ],
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "80000000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Education and training services"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "3",
        "relatedLot": "3",
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "region": "UKC12",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          }
        ],
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "80000000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Education and training services"
          }
        ]
      },
      {
        "id": "4",
        "relatedLot": "4",
        "deliveryAddresses": [
          {
            "region": "UKC11",
            "country": "GB",
            "countryName": "United Kingdom"
          }
        ],
        "additionalClassifications": [
          {
            "id": "80000000",
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "description": "Education and training services"
          }
        ]
      }
    ],
    "title": "Connect to Work - (Revised Version)",
    "value": {
      "amount": 5253430,
      "currency": "GBP",
      "amountGross": 6304116
    },
    "status": "active",
    "documents": [
      {
        "id": "conflictOfInterest",
        "description": "Not published",
        "documentType": "conflictOfInterest"
      },
      {
        "id": "042897-2026",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042897-2026",
        "format": "text/html",
        "noticeType": "UK4",
        "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
        "documentType": "tenderNotice",
        "datePublished": "2026-05-11T11:38:39+01:00"
      }
    ],
    "legalBasis": {
      "id": "2023/54",
      "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents",
      "scheme": "UKPGA"
    },
    "awardPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-07-20T23:59:59+01:00"
    },
    "description": "Connect to Work is a voluntary local supported employment programme launched by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and funded by the UK Government. The contract will provide support to:\nDisabled people\nPeople with health conditions and\nIndividuals with Complex Barriers to move into and maintain Employment.",
    "tenderPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2026-06-15T23:59:59+01:00"
    },
    "aboveThreshold": true,
    "submissionTerms": {
      "languages": [
        "en"
      ],
      "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
    },
    "procurementMethod": "open",
    "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
    "submissionMethodDetails": "https://www.open-uk.org/dashboard",
    "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure"
  },
  "parties": [
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PTCQ-5564-CHJP",
      "name": "Hartlepool Borough Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKC11",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Hartlepool",
        "postalCode": "TS24 8AY",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Civic Centre, Victoria Road"
      },
      "details": {
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PTCQ-5564-CHJP",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "procurement@hartlepool.gov.uk"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PCRZ-3744-WXXZ",
      "name": "Darlington Borough Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKC13",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Darlington",
        "postalCode": "DL1 5QT",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Town Hall, Feethams"
      },
      "details": {
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PCRZ-3744-WXXZ",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "corporate.procurement@darlington.gov.uk"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PCVQ-6435-GNMW",
      "name": "Stockton on Tees Borough Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKC11",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Stockton on Tees",
        "postalCode": "TS17 6BJ",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Dunedin House, Columbia Drive, Thornaby"
      },
      "details": {
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PCVQ-6435-GNMW",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "corporateprocurement@stockton.gov.uk"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PLJH-5252-HJDM",
      "name": "Middlesbrough Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKC12",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Middlesbrough",
        "postalCode": "TS1 9FT",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "PO Box 500"
      },
      "details": {
        "url": "http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk",
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PLJH-5252-HJDM",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "GB-PPON-PHZX-3726-LWBD",
      "name": "Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council",
      "roles": [
        "buyer"
      ],
      "address": {
        "region": "UKC12",
        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Redcar",
        "postalCode": "TS10 1RT",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Redcar and Cleveland House, Kirkleatham Street"
      },
      "details": {
        "classifications": [
          {
            "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
            "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
            "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
          }
        ]
      },
      "identifier": {
        "id": "PHZX-3726-LWBD",
        "scheme": "GB-PPON"
      },
      "contactPoint": {
        "email": "procurement@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk"
      }
    }
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "planning": {
    "noEngagementNoticeRationale": "A notice was published for the previous iteration of this tender which was subsequently cancelled. This notice is: ocds-h6vhtk-05da00"
  },
  "initiationType": "tender"
}