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PA072 - Direct Payment Workforce Recruitment and Development Service

Wigan Council

Awarded
services

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Key details

Contracting authority
Wigan Council
Public authority - sub-central government
Region
Wigan
Delivery: The service will be accessible to residents of the Wigan Borough.
Contract value
£114,000ex VAT
Submissions closed
Not stated by buyer
Published
13 March 2026

Procurement

Contract period
1 April 2026 - 31 March 2029
Initial 36 months, total 36 months
Contract review date
4 September 2028
Procedure type
ITT
CPV classifications
  • 98000000 Other community, social and personal services

What happened

Wigan Council awarded this contract to Embrace Wigan and Leigh worth £114,000 on 13 Mar 2026. The contract runs until 31 Mar 2029.

Description

Within Wigan we are committed to personalisation and ensuring that those eligible for support will have the opportunity to receive a Personal Budget.

As part of this commitment, we are looking to commission a service provider to offer practical support to attract, match, and secure a Personal Assistant in addition to providing clear information and advice to individuals residing in the Borough who have been assessed as having eligible social care needs and have chosen a Direct Payments.

The employment and availability of Personal Assistants is important in ensuring people have choice and control in their care and can access this offer.

The annual contract value is £38,000 (£114,000.00 over the three-year period).

The service will be accessible to residents of the Wigan Borough.

Awarded supplier

Supplier
Embrace Wigan and Leigh
Award value
£114,000
Award date
13 March 2026

Contact

Address
Wigan Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1YN
Contact name
Mrs Vicki Calderbank

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