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Connect to Work

Department for Work & Pensions

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department for Work & Pensions

Buyer Address: Caxton House, 6 - 12 Tothill Street,, London, SW1H 9NA, GB

Contact Name: DWP Commercial Team

Contact Email: cdabbser.businessservices@dwp.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
4286737.93 GBP
Published
11 Feb 2026, 12:01
Deadline
28 Aug 2025, 21:59
Contract Start
22 Oct 2025, 23:00
Contract End
22 Nov 2031, 23:59
Category
services
CPV
73110000 - Research services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
NatCen Social Research
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

This is a proposed externally-commissioned evaluation of Connect to Work, a large voluntary programme of localised Supported Employment for disabled people, people with long-term health conditions and disadvantaged groups.

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Opportunity Context

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