---
title: "IA3889 Ladder for Staffordshire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066179"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-03"
---

# IA3889 Ladder for Staffordshire

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066179

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## Summary

Staffordshire County Council has successfully awarded the contract for the initiative titled "IA3889 Ladder for Staffordshire." This procurement process, classified under recruitment services within the public authority sub-central government category, has progressed to the award stage. The contract has been activated on 1st March 2026, following a direct procurement method which was executed below the competitive threshold. The focus of the contract is to support the "Ladder for England" initiative by enhancing awareness and assistance for employers and potential apprentices under the "Ladder for Staffordshire" brand. The project is located in Staffordshire, United Kingdom, and is scheduled to run through until 31st August 2026. Key dates include the publication of the contract details on 3rd March 2026.

The "Ladder for Staffordshire" initiative presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in recruitment services, especially those focused on apprenticeship and employment support. PTP Training Ltd, a large supplier based in Coventry, West Midlands, has been appointed as the supplier, providing an example of the type of organisation that benefits from such projects. Businesses equipped with resources to offer recruitment services and those seeking to expand their footprint within the further education and traineeship sectors should consider similar contracts ripe for enhancing business growth. The direct procurement approach without competition underscores opportunities for large companies who can successfully partner or seek grants aligned with public sector initiatives like this.

## Notice

A grant contribution to enable the "Ladder for England" initiative focussing on raising awareness and providing support to employers and potential apprentices via the "Ladder for Staffordshire" brand.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019195-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PTP TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 16:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019195-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019195-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk

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