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Delivery of a training and recruitment programme to support EFDC residents into NHS roles

Epping Forest District Council

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16 Sep 2026 at 15:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Epping Forest District Council commissioned a training and recruitment programme to help residents of the Epping Forest area move into roles in the NHS. The requirement is a public service focused on preparing local people for employment and connecting them with NHS opportunities. It combines training provision with recruitment support, so relevant organisations may include providers of employability programmes, vocational training, workforce development, healthcare recruitment or careers support. The service is delivered for EFDC residents, with the procurement classified as training services. The council is the buyer and the programme is intended to support local residents into NHS roles rather than provide general training or recruitment services across an unspecified market.

The procurement has been completed and awarded through a direct, below-threshold procedure without competition. One lot was awarded to Inclusive Growth Group Limited. The resulting contract was signed on 28 April 2025 and runs from 28 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Its value is £41,666.67 excluding VAT and £50,000 including VAT. The contract is active and the award remains active. The evaluation route was therefore a direct appointment rather than an open tender, selective process or competitive exercise. The recorded requirement covers one service lot for the training and recruitment programme supporting Epping Forest District Council residents into NHS employment.

This procurement shows demand from Epping Forest District Council for a joined-up service that can train local residents and help them secure NHS roles. A credible future competitor would need to demonstrate practical experience in employability or vocational training, recruitment support and progression into healthcare employment. Useful capability would include understanding NHS role requirements, designing accessible training for residents with varied starting points, engaging local participants, and working with employers to turn training into recruitment outcomes. Providers with established employer relationships, effective candidate support and the capacity to manage both delivery and recruitment would be well placed. The requirement may suit an SME or specialist social-impact provider able to deliver a focused local programme and evidence measurable progression into work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery of a training and recruitment programme to support EFDC residents into NHS roles

Notice Description

Appointment of a Supplier for the delivery of a training and recruitment programme to support EFDC residents into NHS roles

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0773aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087872-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Epping Forest District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EPPING
Postcode
CM16 4BZ
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Epping Forest
Electoral Ward
Epping West & Rural
Westminster Constituency
Epping Forest

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INCLUSIVE GROWTH GROUP LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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