Tender

Expression of Interest - Connect to Work: Liverpool City Region (LCR)

THE GROWTH COMPANY

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14 May 2026 at 09:20

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07 May 2026 at 15:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Growth Company, serving as the buyer, has initiated an active tender process titled "Expression of Interest - Connect to Work: Liverpool City Region (LCR)" under the industry's supporting services for government. This procurement, classified with the CPV code 75130000, is aimed at transforming the employment support system within the Liverpool City Region by commissioning high-fidelity supported employment. The tender is at the stage of seeking expressions of interest from suitable partners. The procurement will follow an open procedure below the threshold, with a deadline for submissions set for 17:00 on Thursday 14th May 2026. The contract, which will commence on 20th July 2026 and conclude by 19th July 2029, targets local services delivery across one or more Local Authority areas within the Liverpool City Region, specifically at locations bearing postal code M15JW and within the North West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for local enterprises capable of delivering high-quality supported employment services, particularly those familiar with the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) models. Businesses specialising in job search, personnel-training, career guidance, and e-learning services, including SMEs and voluntary or community organisations, are particularly well-suited to compete. By becoming a partner in this venture, businesses can expand their footprint in the governmental services domain and play a crucial role in aiding disadvantaged groups to secure gainful employment, ultimately strengthening the local economy. Interested parties are encouraged to register on the Panacea Supplier Platform to submit their expressions of interest.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expression of Interest - Connect to Work: Liverpool City Region (LCR)

Notice Description

The Growth Company is seeking to engage with key local partners for our bid to Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA). As a provider delivering multiple IPS contracts including IPS in Primary Care, IPS Drug and Alcohol, IPS Severe Mental Illness and more recently Connect to Work, we understand what it takes to deliver high quality services and interventions for the target groups. Connect to Work is the first major element of the recently launched "Get Britain Working" White Paper. Nationally the programme will deliver support to 100,000 disabled people, people with health conditions, and those with complex barriers to get into employment and get on in work. Connect to Work will be a key mechanism for transforming the Liverpool City Region's employment support system, improving outcomes for individuals and families, and strengthening the local economy. LCRCA is looking to commission a single contractor to plan, mobilise and deliver high-fidelity supported employment across Liverpool City Region. The Growth Company is seeking expressions of interest from locally embedded partners able to deliver a proportion of this service alongside our own team of skilled and expert specialists. We are looking for providers who are able to deliver in one or more Local Authority areas within LCR. There are two approaches to the supported employment model - Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF). This opportunity is to deliver SEQF provision across Liverpool City Region. To apply for this EOI opportunity, please register as a supplier on the Panacea Supplier Platform at the following web address: https://app.panacea-software.com/growth Once you have accessed the site, to view the opportunity you need to navigate to 'Register Interest', click the 'Participate' Button, then navigate to 'My Questionnaires' where you will be able to download the relevant EOI document. Your EOI submission must be made on the Panacea Portal. The deadline for submission of the required EOI document is at 17:00pm on Thursday 14th May 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d76ad4b8-70c0-4c6f-9b71-90aec7c74ac2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75130000 - Supporting services for the government

75131000 - Government services

75131100 - General personnel services for the government

79611000 - Job search services

79632000 - Personnel-training services

79634000 - Career guidance services

80340000 - Special education services

80420000 - E-learning services

80521000 - Training programme services

80570000 - Personal development training services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

98334000 - Wellness services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
14 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE GROWTH COMPANY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 5JW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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