This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 09:29

Award

24 Feb 2026 at 09:39

Tender

25 Nov 2025 at 14:25

Planning

11 Nov 2025 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council has completed the procurement process for a "Supported Employment Service" intended to cater to individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and ADHD. The procurement, conducted under a light-touch regime using an open procedure, culminated in awarding the contract to PURE INNOVATIONS LIMITED, an SME based in Stockport. The contract, valued at £680,206.8 gross, is set to run from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028, with an option for a 12-month extension subject to satisfactory performance and funding. The services cover several regions across the UK, including Manchester and other regions, classified under codes such as higher education services and social work, with plans to start delivering from June 2026.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in supported employment, vocational training, and equal opportunities consultancy services. SMEs and organisations capable of delivering educational and social work services to the vulnerable population will find this contract beneficial for growth and expanding their portfolio in the public sector. The competitive open procedure with a strong focus on social value creates a favourable environment for businesses with a structured approach to quality and pricing, particularly those experienced in light-touch contracts tailored to the needs of individuals with disabilities.

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Notice Title

Supported Employment Service

Notice Description

Supported Employment Service for Salford City Council

Planning Information

Responses to questions delivered via a microsoft forms, link available via the Chest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059263-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£566,839 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£566,839 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
24 Feb 20264 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M27 5DA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton & Wardley
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PURE INNOVATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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