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International Recruitment Wellbeing, Welfare and Wider Support Service

Warrington Borough Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

04 Dec 2025 at 16:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

28 Jul 2025 at 13:25

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

30 May 2025 at 15:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

19 May 2025 at 14:24

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warrington Borough Council and eight other Cheshire and Mersey local authorities have concluded their procurement process for the "International Recruitment Wellbeing, Welfare and Wider Support Service". Positive Culture Limited has been awarded the contract to support internationally recruited care workers in settling and maintaining their positions within the region. This service aims to address the challenges faced by care workers transitioning to the UK and ensure their wellbeing and continued employment. The contract, valued at £147,851, is set to take place from November 2025 to October 2026, highlighting the completion stage of the procurement process. Services such as coaching, welfare, and wellness fall under the industry category, targeting the UKD6 and UKD7 regions, following an open competition method below the threshold.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare and coaching services, particularly those adept at managing social care personnel integration and retention. Organisations working cooperatively or in partnership are encouraged, as the collaborative approach suits the tender's requirements. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are likely contenders due to the tender's emphasis on diversity and specialist support in the public authority sector. With a focus on quality over cost, the procurement process encourages innovative solutions from businesses capable of enhancing the wellbeing and integration experience for care workers, ultimately contributing to regional workforce stability and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

International Recruitment Wellbeing, Welfare and Wider Support Service

Notice Description

9 Cheshire and Mersey Local Authorities have combined grant funding to procure a single provider or co-operative (eg several organisations working together with one leading) for 12 months to provide support to internationally recruited care workers. This includes care workers who are currently employed within any regulated adult social care provider and those who have been displaced as a result of an adult social provider having their license of sponsorship revoked and are currently looking to continue working in care in the Cheshire and Mersey region. Whilst the exact numbers of people working in care that were Internationally recruited is difficult to assess by region - there are an estimated 105k people working across the UK and approximately 9,000 workers are in the North West region. The service is to do 2 main things (1) help people settle positively in the UK, (2) help people to stay settled and positive, including when there are issues or when concerns arise associated with their stay and employment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05170b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079898-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79998000 - Coaching services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

98334000 - Wellness services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£123,209 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£123,209 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
28 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Warrington Borough Council
Additional Buyers

Cheshire East Council

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Halton Borough Council

Knowsley Council

Liverpool City Council

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

St Helens Council

Wirral Council

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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
WA1 1UH
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire, TLD7 Merseyside
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POSITIVE CULTURE LIMITED

Further Information

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