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IPS Expansion

NHS ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England contract, titled "IPS Expansion," is focused on expanding Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services across eight regional locations and 42 services in England. This initiative targets improvements in access for individuals with severe mental illnesses, aiming to exceed the NHS Long Term Plan targets. The contracting authority is NHS England, a prestigious body working from Leeds. The project, classified under the business and management consultancy services category, employs an open procurement method and falls into the services category. The award stage of this process was completed on 10 September 2024, with a contract period from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2029. The project's total value amounts to £26,668,022, and notable deadlines included the tender period closing on 21 June 2024. A market engagement event took place in May 2024 to facilitate an overview of the procurement methodology.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses in the consultancy sector, particularly those with expertise in health services management, stand to benefit most. With NHS England as the buyer and the significant contract value, the project provides the potential for firms to enhance their portfolios and expand their influence within the public health sector. Social Finance Limited, an SME, is identified as a supplier for this contract, illustrating the scope for smaller firms to secure substantial roles in public procurement projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IPS Expansion

Notice Description

NHS England plans to expand access for people with severe and enduring mental illness to Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services to achieve over and above existing NHS Long Term Plan targets. Competing local priorities and significant regional variations in provision has meant that targets are not being realised. This project presents the opportunity for a delivery partner to co-ordinate a response to the key implementation challenges and opportunities presented by the expansion. This project would run from 23/24 - 28/29 to support the expansion of the existing IPS programme and its adherence to the IPS Fidelity Model. A separate Single Tender Action BC-21501 for delivery of 23.24 is being submitted for approval as funding has been received so late in the financial year. The provider will operate across 8 regional locations and 42 IPS services across England. A market engagement event is due to be held at 12:00 - 13:00 on 23 May 2024. The purpose of the event is to provide an overview of the service specification relating to the procurement, and further detail on the procurement process. A Q&A will be held at the end of the event. The event will be recorded, and the recording will be made available after the event for reference and for the convenience of any Suppliers who could not attend on the day. To register for the event a notification should be sent via the Atamis messaging facility and be titled 'Registration for Market Engagement'. The message should contain the email address that you want the Teams invite sent to. You will then be free to circulate the invite within your organisation as you see necessary and there is no limit to the number of attendees per supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06126399-36b9-486d-8ad9-b194c74532d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e0a1824-3a44-4343-9f70-0ddea3b633d9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,668,022 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,668,022 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIAL FINANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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