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DWP Connect to Work Programme (Preliminary Market Engagement)

Isle of Wight Council · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

The Isle of Wight Council (the “Authority”) is the local government authority for the Isle of Wight, based at County Hall in Newport. The Authority also operates from other administrative centres across the island. Further information about the Authority found here: https://www.iow.gov.uk/home The Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton as a functioning economic area, are formally agreed to work together under the partnership of Chief Executives and Leaders from the 3 UTLAs (upper tier local authority) and is currently referred to as SUTLAB (Solent UTLA board). The Authority is looking to engage with a Supplier to deliver the Department for Work and Pensions Connect to Work unemployment support programme. The programme will offer 1 to 1 and group support to adults (18+) of economically inactive individuals (not in receipt of universal support or other work-based benefits) to move them into employment on programmes of up to 1 year. The programme can also support adults who are in work but need additional support to retain employment. Full programme management is required, to include: - Design and development - Market engagement and promotion - Management of referrals application processes - Evaluation and reporting services - Counter Fraud services Delivery of this programme will include the use of an approved fidelity model and subject to DWP (Department of Work and Pensions) audit. Full programme guidance will be provided. It is currently intended that the term of the contract will be from 1 July 2025 until 31 March 2028. This Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire (PMEQ) is intended to notify Suppliers of an upcoming tender opportunity. Suppliers should note this PMEQ is not a commitment to conducting a procurement exercise and we reserve the right not to proceed with the further competition. The information contained in this PMEQ is an accurate representation of our current requirement. The questionnaire can be found on ProContract (https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=08800155-5442-e511-80ed-000c29c9ba21&v=1) Reference: DN764844

Classification

  • CPV79600000 — Recruitment services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DN764844
Status
planning
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Contract period

Ends
1 Apr 2028, 00:59
Starts
1 Jul 2025, 01:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
79600000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Recruitment services

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
007578-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
28 Feb 2025, 17:11

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
12 Mar 2025, 23:59
Description
Looking for supplier feedback in the form of responses to Questionnaire which will be available on ProContract, (https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=08800155-5442-e511-80ed-000c29c9ba21&v=1) Reference: DN764844

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PGYX-7387-YJXG
Name
Isle of Wight Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKJ34
Country
GB
Locality
Newport
Postal Code
PO30 1UD
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
County Hall, High Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PGYX-7387-YJXG
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Mrs Vanessa Squibb
Telephone
+44 1983821000

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Newport · UKJ34 · PO30 1UD · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-04e8c4-2025-02-28T17:11:36ZPreliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·