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Connect to Work - Intensive Personal Support

Stoke on Trent City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Stoke on Trent City Council

Buyer Address: Civic Centre, Glebe Street, Stoke-on-Trent, UKG23, ST4 1HH, United Kingdom

Contact Email: categorymanagement@stoke.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
2777619.0 GBP
Gross: 3333142.8 GBP
Published
28 Oct 2025, 11:37
Deadline
27 Nov 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79611000 - Job search services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Stoke on Trent City Council is seeking to appoint an IPS (Intensive Personal Support) specialist to deliver a fidelity model to establish pathway back into employment or help sustain existing employment. This is part of the Connect to Work programme with Stoke on Trent City Council operating as the Delivery Area Member and Staffordshire County Council as the Accountable Body.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068892-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 2,777,619

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 3,333,142.80

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-12-15T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-12-14T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (25%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Service Delivery Model (20%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Implementation Plan (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Supported Employment Experience (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Responsible Procurement (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Performance Management (5%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Financial Management (5%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Stakeholder Engagement - Identifying Participants (5%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Stakeholder Engagement - Employers (5%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Stakeholder Engagement - Supporting Organisations (5%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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