AwardedAwarded 27 March 2026
Supported Employment Services
Dorset Council · Local authority
In brief
Dorset Council awarded training and care work to The YOU Trust on 27 March 2026.
The notice gives a value of £900,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Dorset Council carried out an open tender procedure in search for a single supplier to deliver a Dorset Supported Employment Service which supports Care Act eligible people living with learning disabilities, mental health needs and physical disabilities seeking employment and voluntary opportunities and supporting them to achieve economic wellbeing and social inclusion whilst maximising their potential as a person living in Dorset.
The service will be for adults 16yrs+ and will be able to support young people as they enter adulthood, allowing them the opportunity to receive support to achieve their own employment goals.
This is separate to the Connect to Work programme, however there will be a direct interface.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| The YOU Trust 2 bids received | £900,000 | Awarded 26 January 2026 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 064235-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 006765-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 030879-2026
About the buyer
Dorset CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
31Awards
13Suppliers it has used most for training
- The YOU Trust1 contract
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From notice 064235-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 10 October 2025, last updated 2 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.