Planning

Delivery of Wirral Council's Connect to Work Individual Placement Support (IPS) programme

WIRRAL COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

05 Dec 2025 at 16:04

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 15:50

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council, a sub-central government public authority, is planning a procurement process for the delivery of its Connect to Work Individual Placement Support (IPS) programme. This initiative aims to address economic inactivity in the UKD74 region by providing specialised support to individuals facing employment barriers. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and will utilise an open procedure method for acquiring services in the education and training sector. The planned contract period is expected to start on April 1, 2026, and end on March 31, 2029, with a possibility of renewal until March 31, 2030. Key dates include the publication of a future notice on January 2, 2026, and January 19, 2026, highlighting the commitment to transparency and timely communication.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those experienced in delivering education and training services. Businesses equipped to implement evidence-based models of supported employment, such as 'place, train, and maintain,' are best positioned to succeed. Organisations with expertise in aiding individuals facing employment disadvantage will find this an attractive prospect for growth and partnership with Wirral Council. The open procurement method encourages competitive participation, allowing diverse entities to vie for the opportunity to contribute to impactful community development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of Wirral Council's Connect to Work Individual Placement Support (IPS) programme

Notice Description

Wirral Borough Council will be looking for a provider to deliver under contract, the Individual Placement Support (IPS) element of LCR's Connect to Work Connect programme. Connect to Work is a voluntary programme to help tackle economic inactivity by providing a specific form of support targeted at the right people at the right time, based on their individual circumstances. Participants must be both eligible and suitable for the provision. Connect to Work will deliver the evidence-based Supported Employment model, 'place, train, and maintain'. The IPS element of Connect to Work will give particular attention to helping residents who because of their situation, are more likely to face significant disadvantage when trying to gain employment. Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/connect-to-work

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f007
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080301-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementplace@wirral.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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