--- title: "Delivery of Wirral Council's Connect to Work Individual Placement Support (IPS) Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f007" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f007" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f007.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f007.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WIRRAL COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-04" --- # Delivery of Wirral Council's Connect to Work Individual Placement Support (IPS) Programme Buyer: WIRRAL COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f007 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f007) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f007.json) ## Summary Wirral Council has initiated the procurement process for delivering their Connect to Work Individual Placement Support (IPS) Programme, specifically targeting economic inactivity with a focus on education and training services. Located in Wallasey, United Kingdom, the contracting authority is a public authority operating at the sub-central government level. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure under the services category, with a total contract value of approximately £4.85 million. The tender is currently at an active stage, with tender submissions closing on 6th July 2026 at 09:00. Enquiries are welcomed until the 29th of June 2026 and the contract is scheduled to commence on the 1st of September 2026, spanning until the 31st of March 2030. Potential suppliers can submit their tenders electronically via The Chest platform. This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, given the high value of the contract and the open, competitive nature of the procedure. The contract emphasizes quality and social value alongside price, making it ideal for businesses experienced in delivering educational and training services. Ensuring compliance with the light-touch regime and setting strategies to provide targeted support can greatly benefit prospective bidders. Businesses that can provide tailored individual employment support and have a focus on social value will be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. The opportunity to engage with Wirral Council and contribute to a high-impact programme addressing economic challenges further enhances the appeal of this tender for suitably skilled providers. ## Notice Wirral Borough Council will be looking for a provider to deliver under contract, the Individual Placement Support (IPS) element of LCR's Connect to Work Connect programme. Connect to Work is a voluntary programme to help tackle economic inactivity by providing a specific form of support targeted at the right people at the right time, based on their individual circumstances. Participants must be both eligible and suitable for the provision. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052980-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | 2 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,044,721 | | Lots value | £4,044,721 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WIRRAL COUNCIL | | Locality | WALLASEY | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH44 8ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral | | Local authority | Wirral | | Electoral ward | Seacombe | | Westminster constituency | Wallasey | | Delivery location | TLD74 Wirral | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 4 Jun 2026 at 14:56 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052980-2026 - 4 Jun 2026 at 13:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052874-2026 - 5 Dec 2025 at 16:04 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080301-2025 - 5 Dec 2025 at 15:50 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080285-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052980-2026 4th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052874-2026 4th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080301-2025 5th December 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080285-2025 5th December 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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