---
title: "Delivery of a training and recruitment programme to support EFDC residents into NHS roles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0773aa"
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buyer: "Epping Forest District Council"
published: "2026-09-16"
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# Delivery of a training and recruitment programme to support EFDC residents into NHS roles

Buyer: Epping Forest District Council  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0773aa

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## Summary

Epping Forest District Council commissioned a training and recruitment programme to help residents of the Epping Forest area move into roles in the NHS. The requirement is a public service focused on preparing local people for employment and connecting them with NHS opportunities. It combines training provision with recruitment support, so relevant organisations may include providers of employability programmes, vocational training, workforce development, healthcare recruitment or careers support. The service is delivered for EFDC residents, with the procurement classified as training services. The council is the buyer and the programme is intended to support local residents into NHS roles rather than provide general training or recruitment services across an unspecified market.

The procurement has been completed and awarded through a direct, below-threshold procedure without competition. One lot was awarded to Inclusive Growth Group Limited. The resulting contract was signed on 28 April 2025 and runs from 28 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Its value is £41,666.67 excluding VAT and £50,000 including VAT. The contract is active and the award remains active. The evaluation route was therefore a direct appointment rather than an open tender, selective process or competitive exercise. The recorded requirement covers one service lot for the training and recruitment programme supporting Epping Forest District Council residents into NHS employment.

This procurement shows demand from Epping Forest District Council for a joined-up service that can train local residents and help them secure NHS roles. A credible future competitor would need to demonstrate practical experience in employability or vocational training, recruitment support and progression into healthcare employment. Useful capability would include understanding NHS role requirements, designing accessible training for residents with varied starting points, engaging local participants, and working with employers to turn training into recruitment outcomes. Providers with established employer relationships, effective candidate support and the capacity to manage both delivery and recruitment would be well placed. The requirement may suit an SME or specialist social-impact provider able to deliver a focused local programme and evidence measurable progression into work.

## Notice

Appointment of a Supplier for the delivery of a training and recruitment programme to support EFDC residents into NHS roles

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087872-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,666 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Epping Forest District Council |
| Locality | EPPING |
| Postcode area | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM16 4BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Epping Forest |
| Electoral ward | Epping West & Rural |
| Westminster constituency | Epping Forest |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INCLUSIVE GROWTH GROUP LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2026 at 15:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087872-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087872-2026
  16th September 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk
- http://www.workready.co
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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