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# Returners to Work Programme

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/returners-to-work-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-056c2c). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Essex County Council: "Returners to Work Programme". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: £125,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Essex County Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/essex-county-council-ons-e10000012)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £125,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Adult and other education services
- **Delivery Location:** UKH3
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/returners-to-work-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-056c2c#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-056c2c`

## 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/returners-to-work-programme-ocds-h6vhtk-056c2c#tl-md)

## Description
This is not a tender.
Programme Objectives
The programme will provide targeted support to individuals returning to work after a career break, helping them overcome barriers and build confidence. Key interventions may include:
· CV writing and application support
· Interview preparation
· Confidence-building workshops
· One-to-one coaching and mentoring
· Signposting to relevant training and support services
The successful provider will also be expected to build strong connections with local employers, training providers, and support agencies to facilitate progression opportunities.
Target Outcome: Support 150 beneficiaries into good-quality employment, training, or volunteering placements.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 80400000
- **Delivery regions:** UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 05/01/2026 to 04/01/2027

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F045596-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-08-04T11:03:51.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T21:40:45.606Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-056c2c