Tenders/Connect to Work Programme - Individual Placement Support (IPS) in Darlington, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees and Redcar & Cleveland

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Connect to Work Programme - Individual Placement Support (IPS) in Darlington, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees and Redcar & Cleveland

Hartlepool Borough Council

Published: Oct 21, 2026

Updated: Oct 22, 2026

Source: UK FTS - Find a Tender Service

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Awarded to WAYTHROUGH

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About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the social protection sector, with a focus on Disability. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the social protection sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Hartlepool Borough Council (the Council) has been appointed as the Lead Authority by Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) for the Connect to Work Programme. As such, the Council is responsible for ensuring successful management and delivery of the programme across Tees Valley. Connect to Work will support disabled people, people with health conditions and those with complex barriers to get into or remain in work. It will be delivered up to 31st March 2030, and the primary focus is on those who are inactive and out of work, but it will also support some people who are at high risk of becoming inactive if they become unemployed. At its peak, the programme will support nearly 2,000 people per year in Tees Valley - and more than 5,000 people over the period to 2030.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on October 21, 2026. Last refreshed 21 days ago. Reference: 099386-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Hartlepool Borough Council

Hartlepool Borough Council has issued 85 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 59 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Social Protection & Welfare, Construction & Civil Works, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: November 11, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Hartlepool Borough Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Social Protection & Welfare sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 099386-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to WAYTHROUGH. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.