Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-05f00d
- Published by:
- Wirral Council
- Authority ID:
- AA84945
- Publication date:
- 06 December 2025
- Deadline date:
- 16 December 2025
- Notice type:
- UK2
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
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 £4,064,000.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.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement 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 £4,064,000.
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.
Total value (estimated)
4064000 GBP Including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
01 April 2026, 00:00AM to 31 March 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 March 2030
Contracting authority
Wirral Council
Identification register:
Address 1: Town Hall, Brighton Street
Town/City: Wallasey
Postcode: CH44 8ED
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBCP-8675-BHWT
NUTS code: UKD74
Email: procurementplace@wirral.gov.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Procedure
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Light touch
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 March 2030, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Engagement
Engagement process description
Wirral Council is 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. An online pre-market engagement is taking place as per the details below via Eventbrite.
Event Details of Engagement Event
Date: Tuesday 16th December 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm (Online - MS Teams)
Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977020147481?aff=oddtdtcreator
Due date
16 December 2025, 23:59PM
Has the engagement period already ended?
No
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
02 January 2026
Coding
Commodity categories
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| 80000000 |
Education and training services |
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Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
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- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
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