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Fedcap_The Supply of IPS/SEQF Services under Connect to Work in Cumbria England

Descriptions

Connect to Work aims to address 'Hidden Unemployment' through a collaborative, locally driven approach, helping local communities to unlock their potential and contribute to both local and national growth. Quality employment is known to positively impact physical and mental health, providing income, social interaction, and a sense of purpose. Connect to Work is a voluntary program designed to tackle economic inactivity by providing targeted support to individuals based on their specific circumstances. It focuses on helping disabled people, those with health conditions, and individuals facing complex barriers to employment. The program uses two key Supported Employment models: the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) and Individual Placement and Support (IPS). SEQF follows the 'place, train, and maintain' approach, ensuring participants are placed in suitable jobs, trained, and supported to maintain employment. IPS, integrates supported employment within health services/settings, particularly for those with severe mental illness or substance dependence. Eligibility for Connect to Work primarily includes individuals who are economically inactive within priority groups and wish to work. It also supports those at risk of losing their jobs who would struggle to re-enter the workforce without assistance. Cumberland Council is the local authority leading the procurement of Connect to Work Cumbria (CtW) program for Cumbria on behalf of Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council. The CtW service is to be delivered, equitably, across the whole of Cumbria so that every resident has equal access/opportunity to same level and quality of service regardless of place. Cumberland Council have gone to market on behalf of Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness Council with a tender opportunity for IPS and SEQF. The opportunity is to deliver both IPS and SEQF across the whole of Cumbria as one lot. Fedcap are looking to submit a tender for Connect to Work in Cumbria and are looking for potential delivery partners to be named in our submission. Our approach is to embrace local capacity to deliver IPS and/or SEQF services to eligible Cumbria residents and we seek partners who can bring local knowledge and relationships alongside understanding and experience of supported employment delivery models. Interested organisations should complete the below Request for Proposal (RFP) regarding working with us on this opportunity. As part of our commitment to supporting inclusive economic growth and fostering diversity within our supply chain, we particularly welcome submissions from local based/operating Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and/or Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). We recognise and value the innovation and local expertise that SMEs/VCSEs bring and encourage their participation in this opportunity.

Timeline

Published Date :

10th Sep 2025 4 months ago

Deadline :

17th Sep 2025 4 months ago

Contract Start :

5th Jan 2026

Contract End :

31st Mar 2028

Tender Regions

Keywords

adult education

skills workshops

skill upgrades

executive search

headhunting

citizen services

hiring services

evening classes

mature learner programs

diversity policy audits

workplace bias training

equal pay reviews

general governance

talent acquisition

personnel sourcing

public service delivery

non-formal education

municipal services

staffing solutions

corporate training

gender equality training

professional training

civic engagement support

community learning

technical skill training

workforce education

national administration

candidate selection

employee development

learning course delivery

public sector operations

executive branch support

local welfare programs

recruitment services

lifelong learning

continuing education

governmental outreach

vocational instruction

institutional governance services

government policy execution

community-oriented services

residential program delivery

social inclusion initiatives

volunteer coordination services

regulatory compliance services

state function management

civic assistance operations

equity impact evaluations

job competency development

citizen engagement programs

personal development courses

public assistance management

government support activities

accessibility compliance advice

minority representation assessments

municipal welfare distribution

community outreach services

neighborhood support services

inclusive recruitment planning

capacity building programs

general education for adults

recruitment agency services

community facility coordination

service provision administration

central authority functions

administrative assistance

public administration services

inclusion strategy design

anti-discrimination guidance

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Workflows

Status :

Closed

Procedure :

OpenOJEU

Suitable for SME :

Yes

Nationwide :

No

Assign to :

Tender Progress :

0%

Details

Notice Type :

Tender

Tender Identifier :

IT-378-246-T: 2024 - 001

Tenderbase ID :

310724019

Low Value :

£100K

High Value :

£1000K

Buyer Information

Address :

Liverpool Merseyside , Merseyside , L13 0BQ

Website :

N/A

Procurement Contact

Name :

Tina Smith

Phone :

0151 252 3243

Email :

tina.smith@shared-ed.ac.uk