---
title: "Connect to work programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05524c"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05524c.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-24"
---

# Connect to work programme

Buyer: STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05524c

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## Summary

Stoke on Trent City Council is undertaking a procurement process for the "Connect to Work Programme," focused on providing IPS (Intensive Personal Support) as part of the National Supported Employment Programme. This process falls under the services category, particularly adult and other education services, as well as community, social, and personal services. The tender is currently in the planning stage, set to progress towards tendering based on a future notice date of 1st August 2025. The delivery locations span various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and UKG, among others, with a planned contract period from 1st November 2025 to 31st January 2030. The procurement, valued at GBP 6.2 million, is governed by the legal framework established by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in providing educational and community support services. Organisations that have capabilities in delivering intensive personal support and are capable of operating within multiple regions across the UK will find this procurement particularly suited to their strengths. The scale and duration of the project offer the prospect of long-term growth, with significant financial and operational engagement from businesses that can successfully secure the contract. Stoke on Trent City Council's emphasis on supporting employment initiatives further enhances the attractiveness for businesses dedicated to social development and community service.

## Notice

IPS (Intensive Personal Support) Provider as part of National Supported Employment Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034612-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hartshill Park & Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2025 at 09:31 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034612-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034612-2025
  24th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.STOKE.GOV.UK
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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