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
Connect to Work - Individual Placement Support
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
2777619.0 GBP
Gross: 3333142.8 GBP
2777619.0 GBP
Gross: 3333142.8 GBP
Published
29 Oct 2025, 09:47
29 Oct 2025, 09:47
Deadline
27 Nov 2025, 12:00
27 Nov 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
n/a
Contract End
n/a
n/a
Category
services
services
CPV
79611000 - Job search services
79611000 - Job search services
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
n/a
Official Source
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Description
Stoke on Trent City Council is seeking to appoint an IPS (Individual Placement 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/069236-2025
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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