This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

06 Aug 2026 at 10:24

TenderUpdate

04 Jun 2026 at 14:56

Tender

04 Jun 2026 at 13:37

PlanningUpdate

05 Dec 2025 at 16:04

Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council, a sub-central government public authority, has awarded a contract for the delivery of its Connect to Work Individual Placement Support (IPS) Programme. The initiative, located in Wallasey, UK (Region UKD74), falls under the education and training services industry category. The contract, valued at £3,881,351 (gross amount £4,657,621.20), was awarded through an open procurement method. The programme aims to support economic inactivity by providing targeted assistance to those facing employment barriers. The procurement stage is currently at the 'Award' phase, with the standstill period set to conclude on 17th August 2026. The contract will commence on 1st September 2026 and is expected to run until 31st March 2030.

The Connect to Work IPS Programme presents significant opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, particularly those experienced in delivering employment support services. The contract's sizeable budget and long duration provide a stable source of revenue. Companies that specialise in supported employment models, aiding individuals with employment barriers, would find this contract especially suited to their expertise. Furthermore, with SMEs and VCSEs having submitted bids, it demonstrates that smaller enterprises are competitive within this procurement process. This opportunity is ideal for well-established firms capable of delivering quality services that include both social value and competitive pricing.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f007
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074597-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,044,721 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,044,721 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,881,351 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
2 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
4 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STANDGUIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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