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    ContractsCreative Support Program for Neurodivergent Young Adults Seeking Employment
    Awarded contract

    Creative Support Program for Neurodivergent Young Adults Seeking Employment

    Awarded
    £99.3k
    Published 12 Jun 2026

    A trauma-informed creative employment support program designed by and for neurodivergent young adults in Greater Manchester, featuring training for neurodivergent practitioners.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 12 Jun 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £99.3k
    Published 12 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £99,340
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Education & Training
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • VA
      VENTURE ARTS
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 months ago.

    12 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This pilot project supports neurodivergent young adults in Greater Manchester to find, maintain, and succeed in meaningful work. Using trauma-informed creative approaches led by neurodivergent professionals, the program works with participants, employers, and partner organizations to identify and overcome employment barriers, build confidence, and create more inclusive workplaces. The project includes training and employment of neurodivergent practitioners as program delivery staff. Opportunities exist for employers and service providers to participate in co-design and implementation of inclusive employment practices.

    Track record

    6 awards · 6 winners
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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06b409

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