--- title: "Manchester Worklessness Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b780" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b780" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b780.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b780.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-17" --- # Manchester Worklessness Programme Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b780 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b780) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b780.json) ## Summary Manchester City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Manchester Worklessness Programme". This initiative targets the services sector and is aimed at assisting unemployed residents in Manchester, UK to transition into gainful employment. A preliminary market engagement has been scheduled, with a webinar taking place on 1 July 2026, from 1 to 3 pm, to gather insights from potential suppliers. The contracting period is set to start on 15 January 2027 and end on 31 March 2029. The procurement process involves the commissioning of services under the "light touch" regime, signalling a flexible approach to engaging with market participants. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in job search and career guidance services, particularly those with innovative and adaptable service delivery models. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate, given the programme's emphasis on community and place-based delivery and consortium partnerships. Businesses with digital and hybrid service delivery capabilities stand to benefit greatly from this tender, as the Council is looking to incorporate technology-driven solutions to enhance service efficiency and reach. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can bolster their presence in the public sector while contributing to Manchester's broader socio-economic development goals. ## Notice Manchester City Council (MCC) is seeking to engage with the market to inform the commissioning of a Worklessness Programme aimed at supporting residents who are currently out of work to move towards and into sustainable employment. The Council aims to design a future programme that supports individuals furthest from the labour market, integrates with health, skills, and support services and promotes inclusive growth and reduces inequalities. The Worklessness Programme is primarily expected to offer support to unemployed or not economically active residents (16 years+) to move them into employment on programmes of up to 12 months. The programme can also support adults who are in work but need additional support to retain employment. Support should include person-centred interventions that improve confidence, wellbeing, and employability; enable progression into sustained employment and/or training; address wider barriers through holistic support and contribute to Manchester's inclusive economy ambitions. We are particularly interested in innovative, flexible delivery approaches, community and place-based models, partnership and consortium delivery models and digital and hybrid delivery solutions. Please note dates of the contract length are indicative at present and potentially may change. ### Planning Information As part of the preliminary market engagement, the Council will be hosting a market engagement webinar on 1 July, 1-3pm. Tickets for the free webinar can be booked via the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/manchester-worklessness-programme-market-engagement-webinar-tickets-1992055534729 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057321-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jan 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M60 2LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD33 Manchester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79611000 - Job search services - 79634000 - Career guidance services ## Release History - 17 Jun 2026 at 15:58 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057321-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057321-2026 17th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/manchester-worklessness-programme-market-engagement-webinar-tickets-1992055534729 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.manchester.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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