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In deliveryUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£10,708,007

Connect to Work

Awarded to ACORN TRAINING LTD, INCLUSIVE MEDIA SOLUTIONS LTD, INTUITIVE THINKING SKILLS LTD +4 more

Staffordshire County Council(buyer)

Published
Published 8 July 2025
Deadline
Closed 25 September 2025

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Overview

Staffordshire County Council has awarded a five-year employment support contract worth £10.7 million as part of the "Connect to Work" programme, with delivery commencing in 2025/26. The contract, awarded to seven providers including ACORN TRAINING LTD, INCLUSIVE MEDIA SOLUTIONS LTD, INTUITIVE THINKING SKILLS LTD, NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE COMBINED HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST, ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY, STOKE ON TRENT COLLEGE, and THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED, will provide intensive employment support for up to 12 months to out-of-work participants and up to 4 months of in-work support for those at risk of job loss. Support will be based on evidence-based models such as Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF), including job matching, on-the-job training, job coaching, and self-employment support.

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Lots (6)

  • Individual Placement Support (IPS) covering Staffordshire Moorlands and Newcastle under Lyme - North

    Individual Placement Support (IPS) covering Staffordshire Moorlands and Newcastle under Lyme - North. For further information please refer to the specification.

    £1,487,599Won by ACORN TRAINING LTDWon by INTUITIVE THINKING SKILLS LTDWon by NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE COMBINED HEALTHCARE NHS TRUSTWon by THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
  • Individual Placement Support (IPS) covering Stafford, South Staffordshire and Cannock Chase - Southwest

    Individual Placement Support (IPS) covering Stafford, South Staffordshire and Cannock Chase - Southwest. For further information please refer to the specification.

    £2,380,158Won by ACORN TRAINING LTDWon by INTUITIVE THINKING SKILLS LTDWon by NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE COMBINED HEALTHCARE NHS TRUSTWon by THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
  • Individual Placement Support (IPS) covering Tamworth, East Staffordshire & Lichfield - Southeast

    Individual Placement Support (IPS) covering Tamworth, East Staffordshire & Lichfield - Southeast. For further information please refer to the specification.

    £2,082,638Won by INTUITIVE THINKING SKILLS LTDWon by NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE COMBINED HEALTHCARE NHS TRUSTWon by THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITEDWon by ACORN TRAINING LTD
  • Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) covering Staffordshire Moorlands and Newcastle under Lyme - North

    Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) covering Staffordshire Moorlands and Newcastle under Lyme - North. For further information please refer to the specification.

    £1,189,403Won by INCLUSIVE MEDIA SOLUTIONS LTDWon by NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE COMBINED HEALTHCARE NHS TRUSTWon by ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETYWon by STOKE ON TRENT COLLEGE
  • Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) covering Stafford, South Staffordshire and Cannock Chase - Southwest

    Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) covering Stafford, South Staffordshire and Cannock Chase - Southwest. For further information please refer to the specification.

    £1,903,045Won by INTUITIVE THINKING SKILLS LTDWon by NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE COMBINED HEALTHCARE NHS TRUSTWon by ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY
  • Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) covering Tamworth, East Staffordshire & Lichfield - Southeast

    Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) covering Tamworth, East Staffordshire & Lichfield - Southeast. For further information please refer to the specification.

    £1,665,164Won by INTUITIVE THINKING SKILLS LTDWon by NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE COMBINED HEALTHCARE NHS TRUSTWon by ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£10,708,007
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
8 July 2025
Questions by
18 September 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services

Award outcome

Award date
23 October 2025
Contract period
25 November 2025 → 24 November 2030
Winners
  • ACORN TRAINING LTD
  • INCLUSIVE MEDIA SOLUTIONS LTD
  • INTUITIVE THINKING SKILLS LTD
  • NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE COMBINED HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
  • ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY
  • STOKE ON TRENT COLLEGE
  • THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    3 February 2026

  2. Contract

    25 November 2025

  3. Contract

    24 October 2025

  4. Contract Notice

    14 August 2025

  5. Prior Information Notice

    8 July 2025

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