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Connect to Work - Market Engagement

Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

Connect to Work Programme Online Market Engagement Event Date: Thursday, 6 November 2025 Time: 10:30 – 12:30 Eventbrite Registration: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/connect-to-work-market-engagement-tickets-1851343190319?aff=oddtdtcreator Teams Link: Available within the Eventbrite page The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) invites interested organisations to an online market engagement session for the upcoming Connect to Work Programme. Connect to Work is being delivered as part of new Mayoral powers to convene local supported employment provision, contributing to both the national “Get Britain Working” plan and the Local Growth Plan. A core aim of the Government’s economic growth mission is to build an inclusive labour market, improve living standards, and ensure sustainable funding for public services. Connect to Work supports the Government's ambition to achieve an 80% employment rate, forming a key component of reforms to employment support — integrating skills, health, and pathways into sustained employment. As the Lead Authority and Accountable Body for Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, CPCA will commission, implement, and manage the Connect to Work Programme. Delivery will align with local priorities and will be supported through partnerships with health services, employers, and wider system stakeholders to enhance regional awareness and collaboration. This market engagement session will provide system partners with an update on the programme’s progress and give potential Prime Providers an overview of the planned approach ahead of the formal procurement process. This session will offer: - An update on the programme’s development and objectives. - Insight for prospective Prime Providers and system partners ahead of the procurement launch. - An opportunity to discuss delivery expectations and collaboration opportunities. Agenda: 1. Welcome and Introductions – CPCA representatives 2. Programme Update – Status of Connect to Work and system development 3. Specification Overview – Key delivery themes and requirements 4. Procurement Process – Next steps and indicative timeline 5. Q&A Session

Classification

  • CPV79600000 — Recruitment services
  • CPV79611000 — Job search services
  • CPV79634000 — Career guidance services
  • CPV80000000 — Education and training services
  • CPV80521000 — Training programme services
  • CPV80570000 — Personal development training 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
DN795204
Status
planning
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

lightTouch

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning
Has Renewal
Yes

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2030, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH12
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKH11
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
80000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Education and training services
Entry 2
Id
79634000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Career guidance services
Entry 3
Id
79600000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Recruitment services
Entry 4
Id
80521000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Training programme services
Entry 5
Id
80570000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Personal development training services
Entry 6
Id
79611000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Job search services

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
067674-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
23 Oct 2025, 09:28

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
6 Nov 2025, 23:59
Description
Connect to Work Programme Online Market Engagement Event Date: Thursday, 6 November 2025 Time: 10:30 – 12:30 Eventbrite Registration: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/connect-to-work-market-engagement-tickets-1851343190319?aff=oddtdtcreator Teams Link: Available within the Eventbrite page The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) invites interested organisations to an online market engagement session for the upcoming Connect to Work Programme. Connect to Work is being delivered as part of new Mayoral powers to convene local supported employment provision, contributing to both the national “Get Britain Working” plan and the Local Growth Plan. A core aim of the Government’s economic growth mission is to build an inclusive labour market, improve living standards, and ensure sustainable funding for public services. Connect to Work supports the Government's ambition to achieve an 80% employment rate, forming a key component of reforms to employment support — integrating skills, health, and pathways into sustained employment. As the Lead Authority and Accountable Body for Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, CPCA will commission, implement, and manage the Connect to Work Programme. Delivery will align with local priorities and will be supported through partnerships with health services, employers, and wider system stakeholders to enhance regional awareness and collaboration. This market engagement session will provide system partners with an update on the programme’s progress and give potential Prime Providers an overview of the planned approach ahead of the formal procurement process. This session will offer: - An update on the programme’s development and objectives. - Insight for prospective Prime Providers and system partners ahead of the procurement launch. - An opportunity to discuss delivery expectations and collaboration opportunities. Agenda: 1. Welcome and Introductions – CPCA representatives 2. Programme Update – Status of Connect to Work and system development 3. Specification Overview – Key delivery themes and requirements 4. Procurement Process – Next steps and indicative timeline 5. Q&A Session

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PBXV-5726-VWGJ
Name
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKH12
Country
GB
Locality
Huntingdon
Postal Code
PE29 3TN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, 2nd floor, Pathfinder House, St Mary's Street

Details

Classifications

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

Identifier

Id
PBXV-5726-VWGJ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
CPCA Procurement
Telephone
+44 1480277180

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Huntingdon · UKH12 · PE29 3TN · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH11 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH12 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05d21a-2025-10-23T09:28:54+01:00Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·