Contract for the provision of Fidelity Assurance

Descriptions

These services relate to “light touch services” as set out in Schedule 1 to the Procurement Regulations 2024, using common procurement vocabulary (CPV) codes and will be procured using the Open Procedure, as a light touch contract. This Procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. Connect to Work will be delivered using two of the most recognised quality standards for supported employment: IPS and SEQF. Both models have fidelity scales. The fidelity scales will comprise of scored assessments of the two models according to IPS and SEQF fidelity scales, a full report, the facilitation of local and national communities of practice to share best practice, and additional support to assist the refinement of the action plan. Assessments are to be conducted in person per delivery area across England and Wales through the collection of documentation, observations and discussions. A Market Engagement Session 2 is due to take place on 12/02/2025. It is estimated that the Tender Notice will be published, and all Tender Document be made available on 07/03/2025 and a Tender launch event is due to take place on 10/03/2025 It is anticipated that the Tender Notice for this requirement will be published after the Procurement Act 2023 effective date of 24 February 2025.