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Connect to Work

Awarded to GROUNDWORK NORTH EAST, NORTHERN RIGHTS SOCIAL ENTERPRISE (TYNE AND WEAR) LIMITED, Northumberland County Council +1 more

North East Combined Authority(buyer)

Published
Published 27 February 2025
Deadline
Closed 9 May 2025
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Overview

The North East Combined Authority awarded a contract for Connect to Work, a government-funded initiative to support individuals facing labour market disadvantages into employment through integrated health, work and skills support. The contract, awarded in July 2025 to Groundwork North East, Northern Rights Social Enterprise (Tyne and Wear) Limited, Northumberland County Council, and Triage Central Limited, aims to address hidden unemployment and help people stay in or return to work by coordinating local public services and employment support.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Dynamic purchasing system
SME suitable
Yes
Published
27 February 2025
Questions by
14 April 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Government servicesCareer guidance servicesTraining programme services

Award outcome

Award date
23 July 2025
Contract period
31 May 2025 → 31 March 2028
Winners
  • GROUNDWORK NORTH EAST
  • NORTHERN RIGHTS SOCIAL ENTERPRISE (TYNE AND WEAR) LIMITED
  • Northumberland County Council
  • TRIAGE CENTRAL LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    14 August 2025

  2. Tender Update

    16 April 2025

  3. Contract Notice

    20 March 2025

  4. Prior Information Notice

    7 March 2025

  5. Prior Information Notice

    27 February 2025

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