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title: "Direct Payment Workforce Recruitment and Development Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e399"
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# Direct Payment Workforce Recruitment and Development Service

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e399

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Direct Payment Workforce Recruitment and Development Service" was conducted by Wigan Council, located in Wigan, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Other community, social and personal services" and took place primarily in the UKD3 region. The process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract awarded on 13th March 2026 and commencing on 1st April 2026. The procurement followed an open method below the financial threshold suitable for open competition. The total contract value amounts to £114,000 over a three-year period, with the contract period ending on 31st March 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social and community services sector, specifically those capable of providing workforce recruitment and development support for the personal assistant workforce. Companies like EMBRACE WIGAN & LEIGH, which possess experience in supporting individuals with social care needs, would find this opportunity well-aligned with their service offerings. The focus on recruiting and developing a Personal Assistant register as part of Wigan Council’s strategy offers room for both SMEs and organizations classified as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to partake in regional workforce development, ensuring the delivery of personalised care through direct payments.

## Notice

Within Wigan we are committed to personalisation and ensuring that those eligible for support will have the opportunity to receive a Personal Budget. As part of this commitment, we are looking to commission a service provider to offer practical support to attract, match, and secure a Personal Assistant in addition to providing clear information and advice to individuals residing in the Borough who have been assessed as having eligible social care needs and have chosen a Direct Payments. The employment and availability of Personal Assistants is important in ensuring people have choice and control in their care and can access this offer. The annual contract value is PS38,000 (PS114,000.00 over the three-year period). The service will be accessible to residents of the Wigan Borough.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023154-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| Lots value | £95,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £114,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMBRACE WIGAN & LEIGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 15:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023154-2026
- 18 Nov 2025 at 15:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074893-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023154-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074893-2025
  18th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.embracewiganandleigh.org.uk
- http://www.wigan.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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