Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb6-12be-708d-b7b9-04f9f2cfb27a/dwp-connect-to-work-programme-preliminary-market-engagement pending GB open procedure # DWP Connect to Work Programme (Preliminary Market Engagement) [Isle of Wight Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/isle-of-wight-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 28 Feb 2025 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender 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: [iow.gov.uk/home](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 ([procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index](https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=08800155-5442-e511-80ed-000c29c9ba21&v=1)) Reference: DN764844 Read full description ## CPV classification Recruitment services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-04e8c4-2025-02-28T17:11:36Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-04e8c4-2025-02-28T17:11:36Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Isle of Wight Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/isle-of-wight-council) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Social Housing Emerging Disrupters 6 · Procurement for Housing · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4909-7303-a67f-9c3bff3eb4d8/social-housing-emerging-disrupters-6) [Business travel services – Rahmenvertrag Bearbeitung von Reisekostenabrechnungen nach BRKG · GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-cd6e-73e4-b6e8-3954e5689021/germany-business-travel-services-rahmenvertrag-bearbeitung-von-reisekostenab) [Photocopying services – Externe printdiensten · VZW Sint-Paulusschool · 36 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-34d8-71be-840d-38bf2a8bcc92/belgium-photocopying-services-externe-printdiensten) [Supply services of personnel including temporary staff – Diák- és nyugdíjas munkaerő biztosítása NTH (376) · NTH Nemzeti Tőkeholding Zrt. · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-76f6-70c4-823e-7b614dada7b3/hungary-supply-services-of-personnel-including-temporary-staff-diak-es-nyug) [Interpretation services – Tolktjänster · Stockholms läns sjukvårdsområde · 31 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4e9a-70dc-8b27-e3d274e53dc5/sweden-interpretation-services-tolktjanster) [Printing and distribution services – SGCD53\_MARCHE\_ELECTIONS\_BRGE · Préfecture de la Mayenne · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-7726-73f4-bb67-b3121363d6bf/france-printing-and-distribution-services-sgcd53-marche-elections-brge)