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title: "Employability Service - Work Well and an Economic Inactivity Trailblazer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f390"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-17"
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# Employability Service - Work Well and an Economic Inactivity Trailblazer

Buyer: MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f390

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Employability Service - Work Well and an Economic Inactivity Trailblazer" has been awarded by the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. This initiative aims to pilot employability services that integrate employment support within clinical settings, helping MFT patients either return to work or enhance their employment opportunities. The awarded contract is in its active stage, effective from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with potential extensions lasting until March 2032. Located in Trafford, United Kingdom, the project focuses on the career guidance services industry. The procurement method employed is a direct award, commissioned by MFT and supported by Manchester City Council, highlighting an innovative approach within healthcare environments. The contract’s value totals £2,383,504.50, reflecting significant investment in employment support services.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in career guidance and employment services. The awarded contract to The Growth Company Limited, a large-scale enterprise located in Manchester, indicates that businesses with experience in designing and testing new employment support services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Organisations keen on contributing to innovative programmes within healthcare settings, particularly those with capabilities to support MCC residents in maintaining or returning to employment, are positioned to thrive. As the procurement method was a direct award, businesses that can evidence a unique offering in embedded employment support within clinical environments may have competitive advantages in similar procurement processes.

## Notice

Employability Service - Work Well and an Economic Inactivity Trailblazer Pilot Scheme for employability service to coach MFT patients back in to work or to improve their employment options.

### Procurement Information

Programmes Overview Both programmes are piloting innovative services aimed at integrating employment support within clinical settings. Key Initiative Development of a new embedded employment support offer within healthcare environments. Commissioned by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). Supported by Manchester City Council (MCC). Designing and testing new employment support services. Encouraging MCC residents to remain in work or return to employment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035040-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,383,504 |
| Contracts value | £2,383,504 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TRAFFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M41 5SL |
| 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 | Davyhulme |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE GROWTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79634000 - Career guidance services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 09:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035040-2026
- 12 Dec 2025 at 14:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082559-2025
- 11 Dec 2025 at 11:33 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081869-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035040-2026
  17th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082559-2025
  12th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081869-2025
  11th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.growthco.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.mft.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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