TVCA-PROC-0913 - Connect to Work Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) Fidelity Assurance Consultancy Support

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) (the ‘Contacting Authority’), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, intends to award a contract for a Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) Fidelity Assurance subject matter expert to work with local authorities and SEQF delivery partners to strengthen and embed fidelity aligned SEQF practice within their Connect to Work delivery. The purpose of this support is to help local authority / SEQF Delivery teams build a shared understanding of SEQF fidelity, apply it confidently in day to day delivery, and evidence high quality practice in a consistent and sustainable way. The consultant will act as a critical friend, supporting local areas to understand their current position, identify strengths and risks across their SEQF delivery model, and take practical steps to improve quality and outcomes in line with SEQF principles.