The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is delivering Connect to Work, part of the wider Healthy Working Life programme, supporting the region’s ambition to have the healthiest workforce in England by 2040.
The programme focuses on reducing economic inactivity by supporting people with health conditions, disabilities, and complex barriers to move into and sustain employment.
To achieve this, the Combined Authority will procure provider(s) to deliver Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services across West Yorkshire - helping people access work quickly and remain in employment through tailored, evidence-based support.
This represents a significant commercial opportunity, with contracts expected to go live in early June and an estimated total value of around £23 million.
This page is designed to support organisations interested in the Connect to Work opportunity, bringing together key information and resources in one place.
We invite organisations interested in this procurement to submit their details via our Microsoft Form. This will help us build a shared contact sheet outlining capabilities, experience, and delivery areas, which will be made available to other opted‑in participants to support collaboration and partnership working.
By completing the form, providers are confirming their consent for their information to be shared. Access to the contact sheet is restricted to those who have also submitted their details.
Participation is entirely voluntary, and only relevant, non‑sensitive information will be collected and shared.
Entries for this form need to be submitted by close of play Friday 29th May, following this a full list of entries can be sent on request.
If you have any questions or queries, please email healthyworkinglife@westyorks-ca.gov.uk by close of play on Friday 22nd May.
We held an online market engagement event on Tuesday, 19 May. The session provided an overview of the Connect to Work commercial opportunity, including details of the proposed delivery approach and potential routes to market.
The recording is available for those who were unable to attend or who would like to revisit the content.
