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In deliveryUnited KingdomServices£4,044,721

Delivery of Wirral Council's Connect to Work Individual Placement Support (IPS) Programme

Awarded to STANDGUIDE LIMITED

Published
Published 5 December 2025
Deadline
Closed 6 July 2026

Overview

Wirral Council awarded a contract to STANDGUIDE LIMITED on 4 August 2026 for £3,881,351 to deliver the Individual Placement Support (IPS) element of the Connect to Work programme, a voluntary initiative providing targeted support to economically inactive individuals based on their eligibility and circumstances. The contract is now in delivery.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£4,044,721
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
5 December 2025
Questions by
29 June 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£3,881,351
Award date
4 August 2026
Contract period
31 August 2026 → 31 March 2030
Winner
  • STANDGUIDE LIMITED

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    6 August 2026

    View notice ↗
  2. Tender Update

    4 June 2026

    View notice ↗
  3. Contract Notice

    4 June 2026

    View notice ↗
  4. Planning Update

    5 December 2025

    View notice ↗
  5. Prior Information Notice

    5 December 2025

    View notice ↗

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