Canlyniad Rhaglen Lleoliad a Chymorth Unigol (IPS) Cysylltu a gwaith ar gyfer Cyngor Sir Fflint / Tender result of Connect to work programme (IPS) for Flintshire County Council

FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jul 2026 at 15:28

Tender

03 Jun 2026 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

Flintshire County Council, in collaboration with Denbighshire County Council as the lead procuring entity, has recently concluded a procurement process for the "Connect to Work Programme (IPS)" focused on supporting individual placement and support within the employability sector in Flintshire, North Wales. This project was procured through an open procedure under the Welsh devolved regulations, with the award being made to Rhyl City Strategy. The procurement covered services categorised under personal development training, career guidance, and training programme services, and was finalised on 30th July 2026, with a contract period starting on 17th August 2026 and ending on 31st March 2030. The awarded contract, valued at £1,570,000 before VAT, aims to provide comprehensive support integrating employment assistance with primary and secondary health services, ensuring equal service access across Flintshire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), in the services sector focused on employability support. Companies experienced in delivering integrated support services that meld employability with health and social care are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. By leveraging this opportunity, businesses can expand their portfolios, engage with a broader range of public sector initiatives, and contribute to meaningful social impact by supporting individuals with disabilities towards sustainable employment. The emphasis on a 90% quality and 10% social value weighting in the evaluation criteria underscores the importance of delivering high-quality services while contributing to the community's social fabric.

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Notice Title

Canlyniad Rhaglen Lleoliad a Chymorth Unigol (IPS) Cysylltu a gwaith ar gyfer Cyngor Sir Fflint / Tender result of Connect to work programme (IPS) for Flintshire County Council

Notice Description

Roedd y Cyngor yn chwilio am gyflenwr i gyflawni contractau Cyflogaeth Lleoliad a Chymorth Unigol yn y sector cyflogadwyedd yn rhan o Raglen Cysylltu a Gwaith Gogledd Cymru, yn benodol yn Sir y Fflint. Bydd y contractau yn golygu cefnogi pobl ag anableddau sydd eisiau gweithio i ganfod cyflogaeth gynaliadwy yn lleol.Mae Lleoliad a Chymorth Unigol yn integreiddio cefnogaeth a chyflogaeth ochr yn ochr a gwasanaethau iechyd sylfaenol ac eilaidd, a gwasanaethau cymorth eraill. Yn ddelfrydol bydd yr integreiddio yma'n digwydd ar lefel gorfforol, drwy gydleoli a pholisiau eraill, lle y bo'n briodol. A supplier was being sought to deliver Supported Employment Individual Placement and Support (IPS) contracts within the employability sector as part of the Connect to Work North Wales Programme, specifically in the County of Flintshire. The contracts will involve supporting people with disabilities who want to work to find local sustainable employment.IPS integrates employment support alongside primary and secondary health services, and other support services. This integration ideally occurs at a physical level, through co-location and other policies, where applicable.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06acc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072374-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79634000 - Career guidance services

80521000 - Training programme services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,570,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,570,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,570,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FLINTSHIRE
Postcode
CH7 6NA
Post Town
Chester
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Ruthin
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RHYL CITY STRATEGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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