Delivery of Wirral Council's Connect to Work Individual Placement Support (IPS) programme

Description: 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. Connect to Work will deliver the evidence-based Supported Employment model, 'place, train, and maintain'. The IPS element of Connect to Work will give particular attention to helping residents who because of their situation, are more likely to face significant disadvantage when trying to gain employment. Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/connect-to-work

Summary: Wirral Council, a sub-central government public authority, is planning a procurement process for the delivery of its Connect to Work Individual Placement Support (IPS) programme. This initiative aims to address economic inactivity in the UKD74 region by providing specialised support to individuals facing employment barriers. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and will utilise an open procedure method for acquiring services in the education and training sector. The planned contract period is expected to start on April 1, 2026, and end on March 31, 2029, with a possibility of renewal until March 31, 2030. Key dates include the publication of a future notice on January 2, 2026, and January 19, 2026, highlighting the commitment to transparency and timely communication.

Delivery of Wirral Council's Connect to Work Individual Placement Support (IPS) Programme

Description: Wirral Borough Council (the "Council") is looking for a provider to deliver under contract, the Individual Placement Support (IPS) element of LCR's Connect to Work Connect programme. The value of Wirral's IPS Fund is an estimated PS4,064,000. 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. Connect to Work will deliver the evidence-based Supported Employment model, 'place, train, and maintain'. The IPS element of Connect to Work will give particular attention to helping residents who because of their situation, are more likely to face significant disadvantage when trying to gain employment.

Summary: Wirral Council, a sub-central government authority, is initiating a public procurement process for its Connect to Work Individual Placement Support (IPS) Programme, estimated at £4,064,000. This programme targets economic inactivity in the UKD74 region by offering evidence-based Supported Employment using the 'place, train, and maintain' model. A key milestone is the online pre-market engagement event via MS Teams scheduled for Tuesday 16th December 2025, aiming to gather insights into their IPS element of the programme, which focuses on aiding disadvantaged residents in employment pursuits. Current procurement status is in the planning stage, with future notices expected around 2nd January 2026.

Delivery of Wirral Council's Connect to Work Individual Placement Support (IPS) programme

Description: 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. Connect to Work will deliver the evidence-based Supported Employment model, 'place, train, and maintain'. The IPS element of Connect to Work will give particular attention to helping residents who because of their situation, are more likely to face significant disadvantage when trying to gain employment. Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/connect-to-work

Summary: Wirral Council, a sub-central government public authority, is planning a procurement process for the delivery of its Connect to Work Individual Placement Support (IPS) programme. This initiative aims to address economic inactivity in the UKD74 region by providing specialised support to individuals facing employment barriers. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and will utilise an open procedure method for acquiring services in the education and training sector. The planned contract period is expected to start on April 1, 2026, and end on March 31, 2029, with a possibility of renewal until March 31, 2030. Key dates include the publication of a future notice on January 2, 2026, and January 19, 2026, highlighting the commitment to transparency and timely communication.

Emotional Health and Wellbeing in Schools and Colleges

Description: This procurement will be sourced via a three quote process. The service will also offer a staff wellbeing programme for school leaders, including training and peer support sessions which enable staff to support their own emotional and mental wellbeing and that of colleagues, and to identify and support and respond to the emotional and mental wellbeing of students. The service will support school and college staff in promoting the emotional and mental wellbeing of children and young people. Through training and support, staff gain confidence in managing emotional health issues, improving outcomes and reducing the need for specialist services. The service will develop the Compassionate Schools Hub, an online resource which enables schools to develop a whole school approach to emotional health and wellbeing, to evaluate itself, and (read more...)

Summary: Lancashire County Council is planning a procurement process titled "Emotional Health and Wellbeing in Schools and Colleges". The procurement is in the planning stage, with the aim to support schools and colleges in Lancashire, United Kingdom, through services in education and training. This project is classified under CPV code 80000000 for education and training services and will be executed via an open, below-threshold competition method. Key deadlines include clarifications due by 10th December 2025 at 5pm and the submission deadline for the Request for Quote by 21st December 2025 at midnight. The contract period is scheduled from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029.

Provision of Transport Services - Knowsley, Rochdale, St. Helens, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford Council

Description: Knowsley, Rochdale, St Helens, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford Councils are seeking to establish an open framework agreement for Transport Services. The Councils require the provision of Transport Services, including for young people between home and school (the "Services"). The Supplier will be expected to provide the Services for specific Councils, with the aims of good quality, safety, value for money and sustainability. The Councils also aim to avoid disruption in supply.

Summary: Trafford Council has initiated a procurement process for the provision of Transport Services, in collaboration with Knowsley, Rochdale, St. Helens, Stockport, and Tameside Councils. The tender, titled "Provision of Transport Services - Knowsley, Rochdale, St. Helens, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford Council," is classified under the CPV codes for taxi and special education services, and pertains to the service sector within England, United Kingdom. Presently in the tender stage, this procurement follows a selective method via competitive dialogue above the threshold. The tender was published on 5th December 2025, with the tender period closing on 19th January 2026. Contracts for the services are expected to commence on 27th April 2026 and conclude on 26th April 2034, with an estimated value of £44,600,000 GBP.

Provision of Transport Services - Knowsley, Rochdale, St. Helens, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford Council

Description: The Councils require the provision of Transport Services, including for young people between home and school (the "Services"). The Supplier will be expected to provide the Services for specific Councils, with the aims of good quality, safety, value for money and sustainability. The Councils also aim to avoid disruption in supply.

Summary: Knowsley Council is leading a collaborative procurement process alongside Rochdale, St. Helens, Stockport, Tameside, and Trafford Councils for the provision of transport services. This tender, titled "Provision of Transport Services - Knowsley, Rochdale, St. Helens, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford Council," is in the tender stage with a closing date for submissions on 19 January 2026. The services required encompass taxi services and special education services across various regions of the United Kingdom (including but not limited to North West and North East England). The procurement method employed is a competitive flexible procedure under a framework agreement expected to last up to eight years, with opportunities for retendering in the third and sixth years.

Skills Bootcamp - Wave 6, Round 1 - Category 4, Engineering, Manufacturing Technologies and Vehicle Operations

Description: Kingston upon Hull City Council (the Authority) has conducted this procurement following the establishment of its Learning & Training (DPS). Further Competition was issued to those Service Providers who have been accepted on to the DPS for the category into which this procurement falls. The scope of this project is to seek one or more service providers across several Lots, utilising Category 4 to deliver specialist technical Skills Bootcamp. The value of all lots is PS1,904,500 and will run from 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

Summary: Hull City Council, located in Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom, has awarded contracts for the provision of Skills Bootcamps under category 6 – Information and Communication Technology, through a competitive tendering process using the Open Contracting Data Standard. The contracts involve training programmes in areas such as Advanced Cyber Security, Digital Marketing, and Software Development Coding, valued at a combined £355,250. The programme aims to equip adults aged 19+ with technical skills over a 16-week period with flexible delivery based on employer sector demand. Initial contract awards are set to commence on the 1st of September 2025 and conclude by the 31st of March 2026, ensuring that the service providers deliver high-quality education tailored to the needs of participants and businesses.

Skills Bootcamp - Wave 6, Round 2

Description: Hull City Council (The Authority) has appointed an organisation to provide Skills Bootcamps for multiple lots. The tender is a further competition consisting of a one stage process. The contract is anticipated to commence 1st September 2025 ending by 31st March 2026. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services to be a total of PS114,000.

Summary: Hull City Council, located in Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom, has awarded contracts for the provision of Skills Bootcamps under category 6 – Information and Communication Technology, through a competitive tendering process using the Open Contracting Data Standard. The contracts involve training programmes in areas such as Advanced Cyber Security, Digital Marketing, and Software Development Coding, valued at a combined £355,250. The programme aims to equip adults aged 19+ with technical skills over a 16-week period with flexible delivery based on employer sector demand. Initial contract awards are set to commence on the 1st of September 2025 and conclude by the 31st of March 2026, ensuring that the service providers deliver high-quality education tailored to the needs of participants and businesses.

Skills Bootcamp - Wave 6, Round 2

Description: Hull City Council (The Authority) has appointed organisations to provide Skills Bootcamps for multiple lots relating to Wave 6 - Rd.2 The tender is a further competition consisting of a one stage process. The contract is anticipated to commence 1st September 2025 ending by 31st March 2026. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services to be a total of PS164,500.

Summary: Hull City Council, located in Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom, has awarded contracts for the provision of Skills Bootcamps under category 6 – Information and Communication Technology, through a competitive tendering process using the Open Contracting Data Standard. The contracts involve training programmes in areas such as Advanced Cyber Security, Digital Marketing, and Software Development Coding, valued at a combined £355,250. The programme aims to equip adults aged 19+ with technical skills over a 16-week period with flexible delivery based on employer sector demand. Initial contract awards are set to commence on the 1st of September 2025 and conclude by the 31st of March 2026, ensuring that the service providers deliver high-quality education tailored to the needs of participants and businesses.

NEPRO x Financial Resilience

Description: The Association of North East Councils Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) seeks to establish a Framework for the provision of a Financial Resilience Solution (NEPRO x Financial Resilience), enabling Contracting Authorities to access a suite of financial-based services that can be deployed in a compliant and efficient manner to support Financial Resilience. The Framework is intended to commence on 1 April 2026 and will have an initial term of four years. NEPO may, at its sole discretion, extend the Framework for up to two further periods of two years, resulting in a maximum term of eight years. In accordance with Section 47(2) of the Procurement Act, NEPO considers that the nature of the services to be delivered under this Framework requires a longer duration than (read more...)

Summary: The Association of North East Councils Limited, acting as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), is seeking to establish a Framework for the provision of a Financial Resilience Solution titled "NEPRO x Financial Resilience." This procurement process falls under the services category and aims to deliver financial-based services across multiple regions including the United Kingdom, Guernsey, Isle of Man, and Jersey. The procurement is in the tender stage, with an initial framework term starting on 1 April 2026, lasting for four years, and potentially extending up to eight years. Suppliers interested in participating are required to submit their expressions of interest by the extended deadline of 12:00 pm on 11 December 2025. The procurement methodology follows an open procedure, ensuring that contracting authorities can access compliant and strategic solutions to enhance financial resilience efficiently.