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Published 25 Feb 2025, 15:48 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Open Framework for the Connect to Work Programme across Greater Lincolnshire

Official notice

Authority: Lincolnshire County Council (Local council)

Open framework scheme12 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdLight touch regimeSME suitableVCSE suitable
Sectors: Business Services & Consultancy (79) Delivery: East Midlands (UKF3)
Framework ceiling (notional)£30,000,000total for 12 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 6 Oct 2025awarded 3 Dec 2025
Awarded to Education Development Trust +13 more3 awards
Framework period 4 yrsends 31 Oct 2029 · up to 31 Oct 2033 with extensions · starts 1 Nov 2025

What is being bought12 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

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 launching an Open Framework for the provision for the Connect to Work programme.

The Open Framework will be accessible to the following public sector bodies:

  • Lincolnshire County Council
  • North East Lincolnshire Council
  • North Lincolnshire Council

CPV: Recruitment services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Open framework · open framework scheme (admission reopens)
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Bids received
16 bids on the busiest of 12 lots · 21 suppliers appointed
Framework period
4 yrs · up to 8 yrs from 1 Nov 2025
Scheme runs until
31 Oct 2033
Buyer regions
UKF3
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
No Fees
Who may buy through it
  • Lincolnshire County Council
  • North East Lincolnshire Council
  • North Lincolnshire Council
Published description of the framework

This framework can be accessed through either a direct award or further competition.

Call-offs published through it9

Notices that name this framework as their framework in the official record, latest 5 of 9. Many call-offs are never published, so this is a floor, not utilisation.

Lots and requirements (12)Procurement structure

12 lots · all with a published value

Every one of these 3 lots carries the same published figure, £750,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.

Lot #1Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of WorkAwardedRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 (4 yrs) · up to 31 Oct 2033 with extensions
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The Open Framework is anticipated to run for four (4) years from 1 November 2025, with optional extensions of up to a further four years at the Council's discretion.
79600000 Recruitment services
Lot #2Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF)AwardedRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 (4 yrs) · up to 31 Oct 2033 with extensions
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The Open Framework is anticipated to run for four (4) years from 1 November 2025, with optional extensions of up to a further four years at the Council's discretion.
79600000 Recruitment services
Lot #3Lot 1(a) Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work LincolnshireAwardedRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£7,000,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 (4 yrs) · up to 31 Oct 2033 with extensionsValue: £7,000,000 exc. VAT · £7,400,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The Open Framework is anticipated to run for four (4) years from 1 November 2025, with optional extensions of up to a further four years at the Council's discretion.
79600000 Recruitment services
Lot #4(b) Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work North LincolnshireAwardedRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,000,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 (4 yrs) · up to 31 Oct 2033 with extensionsValue: £1,000,000 exc. VAT · £1,200,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The Open Framework is anticipated to run for four (4) years from 1 November 2025, with optional extensions of up to a further four years at the Council's discretion.
79600000 Recruitment services
Lot #5(c) Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work North East LincolnshireAwardedRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,700,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 (4 yrs) · up to 31 Oct 2033 with extensionsValue: £1,700,000 exc. VAT · £1,900,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The Open Framework is anticipated to run for four (4) years from 1 November 2025, with optional extensions of up to a further four years at the Council's discretion.
79600000 Recruitment services
Lot #6(a) Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) LincolnshireAwardedRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,200,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 (4 yrs) · up to 31 Oct 2033 with extensionsValue: £1,200,000 exc. VAT · £1,400,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The Open Framework is anticipated to run for four (4) years from 1 November 2025, with optional extensions of up to a further four years at the Council's discretion.
79600000 Recruitment services
Lot #7(b) Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) North LincolnshireAwardedRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£700,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 (4 yrs) · up to 31 Oct 2033 with extensionsValue: £700,000 exc. VAT · £950,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The Open Framework is anticipated to run for four (4) years from 1 November 2025, with optional extensions of up to a further four years at the Council's discretion.
79600000 Recruitment services
Lot #8(c) Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) North East LincolnshireAwardedRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£1,000,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 (4 yrs) · up to 31 Oct 2033 with extensionsValue: £1,000,000 exc. VAT · £1,200,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The Open Framework is anticipated to run for four (4) years from 1 November 2025, with optional extensions of up to a further four years at the Council's discretion.
79600000 Recruitment services
Lot #9(a) In Work Retention Support LincolnshireAwardedRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£600,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 (4 yrs) · up to 31 Oct 2033 with extensionsValue: £600,000 exc. VAT · £750,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The Open Framework is anticipated to run for four (4) years from 1 November 2025, with optional extensions of up to a further four years at the Council's discretion.
79600000 Recruitment services
Lot #10(b) In Work Retention Support North LincolnshireAwardedRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£100,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 (4 yrs) · up to 31 Oct 2033 with extensionsValue: £100,000 exc. VAT · £125,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The Open Framework is anticipated to run for four (4) years from 1 November 2025, with optional extensions of up to a further four years at the Council's discretion.
79600000 Recruitment services
Lot #11(c) In Work Retention Support North East LincolnshireAwardedRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEPublished value£150,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 (4 yrs) · up to 31 Oct 2033 with extensionsValue: £150,000 exc. VAT · £175,000 inc. VAT
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The Open Framework is anticipated to run for four (4) years from 1 November 2025, with optional extensions of up to a further four years at the Council's discretion.
79600000 Recruitment services
Lot #12In Work Retention SupportAwardedRenewal 4 yrsSMEVCSEceiling above

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Nov 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 (4 yrs) · up to 31 Oct 2033 with extensions
Delivery: East MidlandsEligibility: SME eligibleVCSE eligible
Extensions: The Open Framework is anticipated to run for four (4) years from 1 November 2025, with optional extensions of up to a further four years at the Council's discretion.
79600000 Recruitment services

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “Open Framework for the Connect to Work Programme across Greater…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Light touch regime
Commercial structure
Open framework scheme
Who may use this agreement
- Lincolnshire County Council - North East Lincolnshire Council - North Lincolnshire Council · open scheme: new suppliers can join during the term
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
25 Feb 2025, 15:48 GMT
Last source update
26 Jun 2026, 13:20 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 27 Oct 2025
Authority reference
PL24.173
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-053780
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Recruitment services
Delivery area
East Midlands (UKF3)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e7dc Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: ProContract (Due North) · Who buys & how to bid on ProContract
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · short registration with manual review; public opportunity list
Appointment period ends
6 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
Clarification deadline
23 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
call-off levy · No Fees
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

procontract.due-north.com ↗

Timeline

25 Feb 2025 → 26 Jun 2026 · 10 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    25 Feb 2025, 15:48 GMT
  2. Market engagement
    28 Mar 2025, 23:59 GMT

    Looking for supplier feedback in the form of responses to Questionnaire which will be available on ProContract.

  3. Tender notice published
    4 Sept 2025, 10:03 BST
  4. Clarification questions by394 days ago
    23 Sept 2025, 12:00 BST
  5. Admission / appointment period ends381 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    6 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
  6. Award decision expected by359 days ago
    27 Oct 2025, 23:59 GMT
  7. Contract starts355 days ago
    1 Nov 2025
  8. Assessment summaries sent323 days ago
    3 Dec 2025
  9. Standstill ends310 days ago
    15 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
  10. Latest notice published118 days ago
    26 Jun 2026, 13:20 BST

Notice history

10 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 25 Feb 2025
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    25 Feb 2025, 15:48 GMT
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    4 Sept 2025, 10:03 BST
    UK4
  3. Published value published: £30,000,000
    4 Sept 2025, 10:03 BST
  4. Status changed to active
    4 Sept 2025, 10:03 BST
  5. Procurement method changed
    4 Sept 2025, 10:03 BST
  6. Deadline published: 6 Oct 2025, 12:00 BST
    4 Sept 2025, 10:03 BST
  7. Contract award notice published
    4 Dec 2025, 08:51 GMT
    UK6
  8. Status changed to complete
    4 Dec 2025, 08:51 GMT
  9. Contract signature expected
    16 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
    scheduled
  10. Contract details notice published
    26 Jun 2026, 13:20 BST
    UK7
Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2025-02: 1 release · 25 Feb 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 213 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 1616 from SMEs · busiest of 12 lots
Named bidders 19published on the award notice
Contracts signed 3latest 26 May 2026

£7,500,000 inc. VAT is the framework's published maximum, restated by the publisher on 2 award rows. It is one ceiling, not 2 separate sums, and no share per lot is published; those rows read “ceiling above”.

Awarded toValueDateStatus
Across several lots3 awards
Education Development TrustVCSE, Jobs 22 Limited, Navigo Health and Social Care CIC, ONGO COMMUNITIES LIMITEDVCSE, Ongo Recruitment, Standguide LimitedSME +13 moreLot 1 Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work22 Dec 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 · up to 31 Oct 2033Extensions: The Council may extend this Agreement after the end of the Initial Contract Period, for a further period of up to 4 years.£75,000,000 inc. VAT3 Dec 2025Awarded
Centre4 Ltd, INCLUSIVE MEDIA SOLUTIONS LTD, Inspire Education Group, Navigo Health and Social Care CICVCSE, TEC Partnership, TONIC HEALTHVCSE +5 more22 Dec 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 · up to 31 Oct 2033Extensions: The Council may extend this Agreement after the end of the Initial Contract Period, for a further period of up to 4 years.ceiling above3 Dec 2025Awarded
Jobs 22 Limited, Navigo Health and Social Care CIC, ONGO COMMUNITIES LIMITEDVCSE, Ongo Recruitment, TONIC HEALTHVCSE, The Growth Company Limited +7 more22 Dec 2025 – 31 Oct 2029 · up to 31 Oct 2033Extensions: The Council may extend this Agreement after the end of the Initial Contract Period, for a further period of up to 4 years.ceiling above3 Dec 2025Awarded

Contracts

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work16final-stage tenders161—
2 · Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF)11final-stage tenders111—
3 · Lot 1(a) Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work Lincolnshire16final-stage tenders161—
4 · (b) Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work North Lincolnshire16final-stage tenders161—
5 · (c) Individual Placement and Supported (IPS) Out of Work North East Lincolnshire16final-stage tenders161—
6 · (a) Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) Lincolnshire11final-stage tenders111—
7 · (b) Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) North Lincolnshire11final-stage tenders111—
8 · (c) Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) North East Lincolnshire11final-stage tenders111—
9 · (a) In Work Retention Support Lincolnshire11final-stage tenders111—
10 · (b) In Work Retention Support North Lincolnshire11final-stage tenders111—
11 · (c) In Work Retention Support North East Lincolnshire11final-stage tenders111—
12 · In Work Retention Support11final-stage tenders111—

Who bid

Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Lincolnshire County Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PGRB-3736-CHZN County Offices, Newland, Lincoln, East Midlands, LN1 1YLContact name, email, phone

Framework contractors & participating bidders

34 commercial parties on the notice
  • AKG (UK) Employment LimitedFramework contractorGB-COH: 12684972 249 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, South East, MK9 1NAContact email
  • Ayden SimsFramework contractorGB-PPON: PXJX-3994-HQZW 249 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, South East, MK9 1NAContact email
  • CENTRE4 LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 03074118GB-PPON: PDCV-7992-MXPR Centre4 17a Wootton Road, Grimsby, Yorkshire & Humber, DN33 1HEContact email
  • COMMUNITY LEARNING IN PARTNERSHIP LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-CHC: 1215121GB-COH: 06805136 Acis House, 57 Bridge Street, Gainsborough, East Midlands, DN21 1GGContact email
  • Centre4 LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PDCV-7992-MXPR Centre4 17a Wootton Road, Grimsby, Yorkshire & Humber, DN33 1HEContact email
  • Community Learning in Partnership (CLIP) CICFramework contractorGB-PPON: PXWM-2226-ZPZG Acis House, Gainsborough, East Midlands, DN21 1GGContact email
  • EAN CONSULTANTS LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 14514314GB-PPON: PWHQ-6996-ZYXV 11 Scotgrange Meadow, Shefford, East of England, SG17 5PUContact email
  • EAN Consultants LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PWHQ-6996-ZYXV 11 Scotgrange Meadow, Shefford, East of England, SG17 5PUContact email
  • EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT TRUSTFramework contractorGB-COH: 00867944GB-PPON: PGLH-1935-LTPG Highbridge House, 16-18 Duke Street, Reading, South East, RG1 4RUContact email
  • Education Development TrustFramework contractorGB-PPON: PGLH-1935-LTPG Highbridge House, 16-18 Duke Street, Reading, South East, RG1 4RUContact email
Show 24 more suppliers
  • Grantham CollegeFramework contractorGB-PPON: PPDR-6933-XHHH Stonebridge Road, Grantham, East Midlands, NG31 9APContact email
  • Grantham CollegeFramework contractorGB-PPON: PPDR-6933-XHHHGB-UKPRN: 10002743 Stonebridge Road, Grantham, East Midlands, NG31 9APContact email
  • INCLUSIVE MEDIA SOLUTIONS LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 09292232GB-PPON: PGMT-2366-VRBD Lytchett House 13 Freeland Park, Poole, South West, BH16 6FAContact email
  • INCLUSIVE MEDIA SOLUTIONS LTDFramework contractorGB-PPON: PGMT-2366-VRBD Lytchett House 13 Freeland Park,, Poole, South West, BH16 6FAContact email
  • Inspire Education GroupFramework contractorGB-PPON: PJNP-6361-TPWJ Park Crescent, Peterborough, East of England, PE1 4DZContact email
  • Inspire Education GroupFramework contractorGB-PPON: PJNP-6361-TPWJGB-UKPRN: 10005077 Park Crescent, Peterborough, East of England, PE1 4DZContact email
  • LEARNING4LIFE-GY CICFramework contractorGB-COH: 11948182GB-PPON: PHWY-6555-ZDLY 155-159 Freeman Street, Grimsby, Yorkshire & Humber, DN32 7APContact email
  • Learning4life-GYFramework contractorGB-PPON: PHWY-6555-ZDLY 155-159 Freeman Street, Grimsby, Yorkshire & Humber, DN32 7APContact email
  • MOMENTUM RECRUITMENT LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 08035910GB-PPON: PXQT-6669-BBRH Unit 5, Lawford Heath Industrial Estate, Rugby, West Midlands, CV23 9EUContact email
  • Momentum Technical CollegeFramework contractorGB-PPON: PXQT-6669-BBRH Unit Metis, Scotland Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire & Humber, S3 7ATContact email
  • NAVIGO HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE CICFramework contractorGB-COH: 07458926GB-PPON: PBTL-4561-BTLW Navigo House, Grimsby, Yorkshire & Humber, DN32 0QEContact email
  • NAViGO Health and Social Care CICFramework contractorGB-PPON: PBTL-4561-BTLW Navigo House, 3-7 Brighowgate, Grimsby, Yorkshire & Humber, DN32 0QEContact email
  • ONGO COMMUNITIES LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 08619739GB-PPON: PMDY-8393-HNVD Ongo House, Scunthorpe, Yorkshire & Humber, DN15 6ATContact email
  • Ongo RecruitmentFramework contractorGB-PPON: PMDY-8393-HNVD Ongo House, High Street, Scunthorpe, Yorkshire & Humber, DN15 6ATContact email
  • Riverside Access and Training Centre GainsboroughFramework contractorGB-PPON: PVBG-7395-NHQJ Acis House, Gainsborough, East Midlands, DN21 1GGContact email
  • STANDGUIDE LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 02563257GB-PPON: PXVG-4195-YZCQ Unit G.01 Clarence Arcade, Ashton-Under-Lyne, North West, OL6 7PTContact email
  • Standguide LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PXVG-4195-YZCQ Unit G.01 Clarence Arcade, Ashton-under-Lyne, North West, OL6 7PTContact email
  • TEC PartnershipFramework contractorGB-PPON: PCJJ-5724-XHGM Laceby Road, Grimsby, Yorkshire & Humber, DN34 5BQContact email
  • THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 02443911GB-PPON: PLRD-7665-DLPV Lee House, Manchester, North West, M1 5JWContact email
  • TONIC HEALTHFramework contractorGB-CHC: 1167453GB-PPON: PHRL-3581-DXQV 6 Broadgate Houe, WESTLODE STREET, SPALDING, East Midlands, PE11 2AFContact email
  • TRIAGE CENTRAL LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: SC186908GB-PPON: PGYR-4561-XQMT Earlsgate House, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 2HEContact email
  • The Growth Company LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PLRD-7665-DLPV Lee House, Manchester, North West, M1 5JWContact email
  • The Shaw TrustFramework contractorGB-PPON: PDDX-5177-LHBW Black Country House, Rounds Green Road,, Oldbury, West Midlands, B69 2DGContact email
  • Triage Central LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PGYR-4561-XQMT Earlsgate House, Stirling, Scotland, FK8 2HEContact email

Official documents & specifications (9)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

Notices published for this procedure