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title: "Working Well Expansion Programme"
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# Working Well Expansion Programme

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e48bc778-e864-4fab-a617-476c1c2e0bd7

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## Summary

Trafford Council is procuring services for the "Working Well Expansion Programme," which aims to enhance employment outcomes across Greater Manchester. This initiative falls under the Education and Training Services sector, with a total contract value of £10.7 million. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period commencing on February 1, 2016, and concluding on March 31, 2020. The tender was published on June 1, 2018, and encompasses the delivery of personalised support aimed at assisting approximately 50,000 people in gaining employment, along with other streamlined services in the region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on employment services, training, and social support, particularly those experienced in working with diverse communities or vulnerable groups. Companies that can provide innovative, integrated support solutions and align with the goals of improving skills and employment rates in Greater Manchester will be well-positioned to compete. Given the emphasis on personalised services, potential bidders should target their proposals towards enhancing employability and productivity within the locality.

## Notice

The expansion of Working Well is a central pillar of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority's (GMCA) devolution agreement with Central Government. The ambition of the devolution agreement is to achieve better outcomes for residents by securing significant influence, and ultimately control, over public spending in Greater Manchester (GM). The agreement was made on the condition that the GMCA will adopt a mayoral model of governance. The benefits of the agreement cover a range of thematic areas including investment funds; transport; business support; housing; and planning. The specific elements of the devolution agreement that are relevant to this tender exercise are:- a) An expanded Working Well programme, ultimately supporting 50,000 people to progress towards employment. Building on the existing programme, Working Well will provide participants with integrated, intensive support. b) A co-commissioned Work Programme. GM will commission, jointly with DWP, Work Programme provision that draws on and complements Working Well expansion, a reformed post 19 skills landscape and broader employment and skills reform. c) A reshaped FE post 19 skills system. GM will incentivise skills providers to focus on meeting the needs of defined GM priority groups, ensuring the right support is in place to move people on to employment or to continue in education. d) A reformed approach to delivering the AGE Grant. Ensuring the use of the grant is aligned with broader support for GM residents and the priority growth sectors across GM. e) Alignment of Skills Capital. Ensuring GM has the infrastructure that supports the delivery of a reformed employment and skills landscape. In addition to supporting residents into employment, Working Well Expansion will support those in low paid or insecure employment to progress to higher skilled and higher paid jobs. Greater Manchester has low levels of productivity compared with London, and a key outcome of Working Well is to increase productivity levels and reduce dependency of those in work who continue to rely on benefits such as Working Tax Credits. The Working Well Expansion will consist of three separate elements: personalised support (which this tender pertains to); the Mental Health Therapeutic Interventions tender; and the Skills for Employment tender. It is envisaged that these elements will begin delivery at the same time and they will work together and integrate with other local services, to provide a holistic approach to moving people into sustainable employment. The personalised support is the linchpin of the Working Well Expansion programme and all clients will be supported through this service. Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council is acting as the procurer on behalf of the GMCA to appoint a provider/s. The programme will be delivered across all ten Local Authority areas of GM: Bolton Bury Manchester Oldham Rochdale Salford Stockport Ta

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfc9ad40-8318-44b2-8d7a-23fddddb9a2d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2016 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,700,000 |
| 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 | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | STRETFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ECONOMIC SOLUTIONS LTD, TRADING AS MANCHESTER GROWTH; INGEUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2018 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfc9ad40-8318-44b2-8d7a-23fddddb9a2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfc9ad40-8318-44b2-8d7a-23fddddb9a2d
  1st June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9a24594e-4890-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.trafford.gov.uk/

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