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Individual Placement and Support (IPS) - this project is part funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2025 at 16:48

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Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has concluded a procurement process for the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) project, part-funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The contract falls under the Education and training services category, with Well Working Matters being awarded the contract. The project will be carried out in the Yorkshire and the Humber region from 3rd February 2025 to 31st March 2025. The total value of the award is £5,400, focusing on providing intensive support to individuals with severe mental health difficulties to help them attain long-term employment.

This tender creates significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in employment support services, mental health care, and vocational training. Businesses with expertise in providing personalised employment support and engaging in rapid job placement can benefit from this contract. As this project involves a restricted procurement procedure, it ensures that only qualified suppliers can participate, enhancing the chances for specialist providers to showcase their bespoke services and contribute to meaningful employment outcomes in the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Individual Placement and Support (IPS) - this project is part funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Notice Description

The Advance team, within Opportunity Sheffield, is seeking to purchase individual places on an IPS Training course. IPS (Individual Placement and Support) supports people with severe mental health difficulties into employment. It involves intensive, individual support, a rapid job search followed by placement in paid employment, and time-unlimited in-work support for both the employee and the employer. The five stages of the IPS process are: outreach and engagement, building vocational profiles, employment action plans, employer engagement, and developing follow-along support. IPS is an evidence-based approach that places people accessing mental health services into long-term employment. We are interested in all levels of IPS training.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b478068-c62f-4ba8-b4a4-d3938511baed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WELL WORKING MATTERS

Further Information

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