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

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/tvca-proc-0913-connect-to-work-supported-employment-quality-framework-seqf-fidelity-assura-ocds-h6vhtk-0787bb). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Tees Valley Combined Authority: "TVCA-PROC-0913 - Connect to Work Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) Fidelity Assurance Consultancy Support". Published status: complete. Published Value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Tees Valley Combined Authority](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/tees-valley-combined-authority-ons-e47000006)
- **Published Value:** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - limited competition
- **Main Category:** Not published
- **Classifications (CPV):** None published
- **Delivery Location:** UKC1
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £62,900 (exc. VAT, 1 award)
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/tvca-proc-0913-connect-to-work-supported-employment-quality-framework-seqf-fidelity-assura-ocds-h6vhtk-0787bb#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0787bb`

## 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/tvca-proc-0913-connect-to-work-supported-employment-quality-framework-seqf-fidelity-assura-ocds-h6vhtk-0787bb#tl-md)

## Description
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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 73000000, 79000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** TVCA-PROC-0913 - Connect to Work Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) Fidelity Assurance Consultancy Support (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **INCLUSIVE TRADING COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-63218`
  - Value: £62,900 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 13/10/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F097086-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-10-14T13:43:26.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-20T22:33:38.571Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0787bb