Connect to Work

Descriptions

Connect to Work is a national scheme led by the DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) and is a supported employment programme targeted at specific groups of residents to enable sustained employment. The programme is focused on reversing the growth in Economic Inactivity and is targeted towards residents with health conditions and disabilities, as well as a number of groups to face barriers to gaining sustained employment, such as care leavers, carers, refugees, ex-offenders, and veterans, aligning with the Lancashire Economic Inactivity insights report, published in 2023. Lancashire County Council will be the Accountable Body managing this project across the Lancashire area for the next 5 years. (Until 30th June 2030, includes extension periods). Please see the tender documentation for further details. IMPORTANT: Please note the following changes to the anticipated Contract Dates. The Contract dates (estimated) are revised from: 5 September 2025 to 30 June 2029 Possible extension to 30 June 2030 to 5 September 2025 to 31 March 2029 Possible extension to 31 March 2030. Important: The "Contract Term" differs from the "Delivery Period". The Contract Term is anticipated to commence on the 5th September 2025 and shall expire on the issue of a written termination report by the Authority (having consulted with the Service Provider(s).) The Delivery Period for Services for Lots 1, 2 and 3 are anticipated to commence from October 2025 to 31 March 2029. Lot 4 is anticipated to commence from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The Authority may then extend the "Delivery Period" for any / all Lots by a further period or period(s) up to a maximum of 12 months. (31st March 2030) For further details regarding the "Contract Term" and "Delivery Period" please consult the tender documentation