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IA3889 Ladder for Staffordshire

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Mar 2026 at 16:53

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council has successfully awarded the contract for the initiative titled "IA3889 Ladder for Staffordshire." This procurement process, classified under recruitment services within the public authority sub-central government category, has progressed to the award stage. The contract has been activated on 1st March 2026, following a direct procurement method which was executed below the competitive threshold. The focus of the contract is to support the "Ladder for England" initiative by enhancing awareness and assistance for employers and potential apprentices under the "Ladder for Staffordshire" brand. The project is located in Staffordshire, United Kingdom, and is scheduled to run through until 31st August 2026. Key dates include the publication of the contract details on 3rd March 2026.

The "Ladder for Staffordshire" initiative presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in recruitment services, especially those focused on apprenticeship and employment support. PTP Training Ltd, a large supplier based in Coventry, West Midlands, has been appointed as the supplier, providing an example of the type of organisation that benefits from such projects. Businesses equipped with resources to offer recruitment services and those seeking to expand their footprint within the further education and traineeship sectors should consider similar contracts ripe for enhancing business growth. The direct procurement approach without competition underscores opportunities for large companies who can successfully partner or seek grants aligned with public sector initiatives like this.

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Notice Title

IA3889 Ladder for Staffordshire

Notice Description

A grant contribution to enable the "Ladder for England" initiative focussing on raising awareness and providing support to employers and potential apprentices via the "Ladder for Staffordshire" brand.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066179
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019195-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PTP TRAINING

Further Information

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