Connect to Work Supported Employment Programme in Dorset
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole CouncilEstimated Value
£1,280,000 – £1,650,000
Deadline
27 March 2026
Published
29 May 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is seeking providers to deliver a new Dorset wide supported employment service 'Connect to Work Supported Employment Service in Dorset'. Connect to Work is a new government-funded programme launched by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
It aims to help individuals who are economically inactive, unemployed, or at risk of losing their jobs due to disabilities, long-term health conditions or other complex barriers to employment. The program provides targeted support to eligible participants and employers, assisting participants in finding and maintaining good quality employment.
The programme will be managed and maintained by Skills & Learning Adult Community Education (S&LACE) on behalf of BCP Council and Dorset Council. The contract will be for three years and 10 months with the option to extend for a further 2 years (1+1)
Lots (1)
- Lot 1Individual Placement and Support (IPS) delivery for any eligible out of work or in work participant • Lot 2: Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) delivery for adults with Learning Disabilities or complex barriers to employment Anticipated start date is June 2026
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Award Details
BOURNEMOUTH CHURCHES HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
£1,650,000
BRIGHTER HORIZONS TRAINING LLP
£1,650,000
ELEVATE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LIMITED
£1,650,000
SALVATION ARMY TRUSTEE COMPANY(THE)
£1,650,000
Dimensions (UK) Limited
£1,280,000
DORSET COMMUNITY ACTION
£1,280,000
Minstead Trust
£1,280,000
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XMA Limited
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G2V RECRUITMENT GROUP LIMITED
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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole CouncilKey Dates
Published
29 May 2026
Submission deadline
27 March 2026
Notice type
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