--- title: "Connect to Work - Individual Placement Support Provider" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ce32" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ce32" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ce32.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ce32.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-18" --- # Connect to Work - Individual Placement Support Provider Buyer: STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ce32 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ce32) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ce32.json) ## Summary Stoke on Trent City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Connect to Work - Individual Placement Support Provider," aiming to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with complex barriers. This initiative, funded by the Department of Work and Pensions and supported by Staffordshire County Council, targets the improvement of job placement and retention through tailored interventions. The procurement method was open, using an open procedure that emphasised quality and service delivery. The contract, valued at over £2.2 million, is set to run from 18 February 2026 to 31 March 2030, focusing on services within the region of Stoke-on-Trent, UKG23. This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in employment support services, particularly those with expertise in job search and counselling services. Large organisations and community-focused enterprises can find a lucrative partnership with public sector entities, like the Stoke on Trent City Council, by providing innovative and effective person-centred services. Businesses adept in developing pathways to employment, sustainability practices, and stakeholder engagement will find this contract appealing, positioning themselves for competitive advantage in the public services industry. The tender further supports enterprises committed to social value and responsible procurement practices. ## Notice Stoke on Trent City Council is seeking to appoint and Individual Placement Support provider as part of the Connect To Work programme. The appointed provider will help to establish a pathway back in to employment and help to sustain existing employment. Funded by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), this programme aims to support individuals with complex barriers to employment through tailored, person-centred interventions. Staffordshire County Council is acting as the accountable body for this programme, working in close collaboration with Stoke-on-Trent City Council. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014763-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | 22 Oct 2025 | | Award date | 16 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | 18 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,777,619 | | Lots value | £2,777,619 | | Awards value | £2,222,095 | | Contracts value | £2,222,095 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE GROWTH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 79611000 - Job search services - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 18 Feb 2026 at 13:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014763-2026 - 16 Jan 2026 at 12:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003860-2026 - 29 Oct 2025 at 09:47 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069236-2025 - 28 Oct 2025 at 11:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068892-2025 - 16 Oct 2025 at 14:43 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066007-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014763-2026 18th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003860-2026 16th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069236-2025 29th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068892-2025 28th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066007-2025 16th October 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12196 ## Notice URLs - http://www.stoke.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=08c1102f-61ba-e711-80e6-005056b64545&v=1 - https://www.growthco.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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