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Employability Service - Work Well and an Economic Inactivity Trailblazer

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Apr 2026 at 09:40

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12 Dec 2025 at 14:53

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11 Dec 2025 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Employability Service - Work Well and an Economic Inactivity Trailblazer" has been awarded by the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. This initiative aims to pilot employability services that integrate employment support within clinical settings, helping MFT patients either return to work or enhance their employment opportunities. The awarded contract is in its active stage, effective from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with potential extensions lasting until March 2032. Located in Trafford, United Kingdom, the project focuses on the career guidance services industry. The procurement method employed is a direct award, commissioned by MFT and supported by Manchester City Council, highlighting an innovative approach within healthcare environments. The contract’s value totals £2,383,504.50, reflecting significant investment in employment support services.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in career guidance and employment services. The awarded contract to The Growth Company Limited, a large-scale enterprise located in Manchester, indicates that businesses with experience in designing and testing new employment support services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Organisations keen on contributing to innovative programmes within healthcare settings, particularly those with capabilities to support MCC residents in maintaining or returning to employment, are positioned to thrive. As the procurement method was a direct award, businesses that can evidence a unique offering in embedded employment support within clinical environments may have competitive advantages in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Employability Service - Work Well and an Economic Inactivity Trailblazer

Notice Description

Employability Service - Work Well and an Economic Inactivity Trailblazer Pilot Scheme for employability service to coach MFT patients back in to work or to improve their employment options.

Procurement Information

Programmes Overview Both programmes are piloting innovative services aimed at integrating employment support within clinical settings. Key Initiative Development of a new embedded employment support offer within healthcare environments. Commissioned by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). Supported by Manchester City Council (MCC). Designing and testing new employment support services. Encouraging MCC residents to remain in work or return to employment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f390
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035040-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79634000 - Career guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,383,504 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,383,504 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRAFFORD
Postcode
M41 5SL
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Davyhulme
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE GROWTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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