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title: "GB-St. Helens: Employment Support Programme"
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buyer: "TORUS GROUP"
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# GB-St. Helens: Employment Support Programme

Buyer: TORUS GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-526fd6ca-a87d-4808-87e7-fc6812ce2e76

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## Summary

Torus Group, a buying organisation located in St. Helens, UK, has completed the procurement process for the Employment Support Programme. This programme falls under the industry category of training services (CPV 80500000) and is aimed at delivering services in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement, which has reached the award stage, had its tender period end on 17th March 2025 and contracts commenced on 23rd March 2025. The total value of the contract is £30,000 GBP, running until 10th October 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for large organisations and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were not specifically targeted for this contract. Agent Academy (CIC), a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, suggesting that businesses with substantial resources and experience in delivering comprehensive training services are well-suited to compete for such procurement opportunities. This programme is likely to foster business development through the provision of critical employment support services in the region, enabling the winning supplier to enhance its market presence and reputation.

## Notice

Employment Support Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d22b1276-141e-4b84-9959-7b5a6c7dda44 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2025 - 10 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORUS GROUP |
| Locality | ST. HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA9 1LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | Peasley Cross & Fingerpost |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGENT ACADEMY (CIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2025 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d22b1276-141e-4b84-9959-7b5a6c7dda44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d22b1276-141e-4b84-9959-7b5a6c7dda44
  15th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=941668086
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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