Scope
Reference
W214526
Description
Pilot Scheme for employability service to coach MFT patients back in to work or to improve their employment options.
Contract 1. Employability Service - Work Well and an Economic Inactivity Trailblazer
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,850,000 excluding VAT
- £1,850,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
28 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
1+1+1
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
1+1+1
CPV classifications
- 79634000 - Career guidance services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Risk of funding allocation for the extensions.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Prototypes and development
Programmes Overview
Both programmes are piloting innovative services aimed at integrating employment support within clinical settings.
Key Initiative
Development of a new embedded employment support offer within healthcare environments.
Commissioned by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT). Supported by Manchester City Council (MCC).
Designing and testing new employment support services.
Encouraging MCC residents to remain in work or return to employment.
Supplier
The Growth Company Limited
- Companies House: 02443911
Lee House 90 Great Bridgewater Street Manchester
Manchester
M1 5JW
United Kingdom
Email: busdev@growthco.uk
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Employability Service - Work Well and an Economic Inactivity Trailblazer
Contracting authority
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXQG-2592-VYYY
Finance & Procurement Business Unit, Wards 17 & 18, Trafford Hospital
Trafford
M41 5SL
United Kingdom
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public authority - central government