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In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£3,804,000

WMCA Connect To Work - Black Country

Awarded to The Shaw Trust, The Shaw Trust Limited

West Midlands Combined Authority(buyer)

Published
Published 13 May 2025
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Overview

The West Midlands Combined Authority and four local councils awarded a contract to The Shaw Trust Limited on 20 November 2025 to deliver supported employment services for disabled residents, those with long-term health conditions, and other disadvantaged groups with complex barriers to work. The contract, valued at £1.9 million, forms part of the WMCA's Connect to Work programme and will use Individual Placement & Support and Supported Employment Quality Framework models to support up to 1,400 participants to sustain employment in 2025–26, with potential for extension in subsequent years.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£3,804,000
Procedure
Selective
SME suitable
Yes
Published
13 May 2025
Questions by
8 August 2025
Classification (CPV)
Miscellaneous health services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,902,721
Award date
20 November 2025
Contract period
15 December 2025 → 31 March 2027
Winners
  • The Shaw Trust
  • The Shaw Trust Limited

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    21 January 2026

  2. Contract

    20 November 2025

  3. Contract Notice

    28 July 2025

  4. Prior Information Notice

    13 May 2025

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