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GMCA1409 - Working Well: Individual Placement & Support in Primary Care (IPSPC)

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY (GMCA)

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30 May 2025 at 08:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed the procurement process for the "GMCA1409 - Working Well: Individual Placement & Support in Primary Care (IPSPC)" service. This procurement falls under the education and training services industry category and targets the North West region of the United Kingdom. The project aims to support Greater Manchester residents with employment through the IPS model. Key dates include the contract period from 28th May 2025 to 31st March 2028, with contract awards being made on 14th May 2025. The maximum budget for the contract is £7,400,000, with a provision for an extension up to 31st March 2028. The procurement method was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, highlighting the GMCA's commitment to tailored support services.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in employment services, consulting, and health sector support, by providing a platform to engage with the public sector in delivering innovative and impactful solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolios and make valuable contributions to the Greater Manchester community. The focus on rapid job search paired with employer engagement positions suitable businesses to make a tangible impact on the local workforce while also growing their service capabilities in a sustainable manner.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA1409 - Working Well: Individual Placement & Support in Primary Care (IPSPC)

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) looked to procure a lead provider to deliver the Working Well: Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (WW: IPSPC) service for Greater Manchester (GM) residents. Funded via GMCA's Integrated Settlement allocation for employment support, the service will provide support for 2,000 GM residents between May 2025 and 31st March 2027. Referrals to WW: IPSPC for both out-of-work and in-work participants can be accepted up to the end of March 2026. The budget for the initial period of the contract (end-May 2025 to 31st March 2027) is a maximum of PS5,000,000. The contract also includes provision for a 12-month extension up to 31st March 2028 with an additional maximum value of PS2,400,000. This would bring the potential total lifetime value of the contract to a maximum of PS7,400,000. The WW: IPSPC service will sit within the Working Well suite of programmes and delivery is expected to take place in co-locations within a range of primary and community NHS health services. Participants will come from two distinct cohorts: * Out-of-work participants with a health condition, disability, or who are experiencing disadvantage and require assistance and support to move into competitive employment. * In-work participants who are off sick or struggling in the workplace due to their disability, health condition, or disadvantage and require assistance and support to return to or retain employment. WW: IPSPC builds on the successful Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model, derived from Supported Employment. The service will support individuals with a physical or mental health disability, or those in a specified disadvantaged group. The model moves away from a 'train and place' model that focuses on job readiness, to a 'place, train, maintain' model focused on engagement with employers to make jobs possible - that is real jobs with real pay. Evidence shows consistently that this approach, with its focus on rapid job search, is more effective than a step-by-step pathway to employment for certain cohorts of people. This opportunity was commissioned as a further competition/call off from the GMCA Education, Work and Skills Flexible Procurement System.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7adf8bf8-3303-4765-a9cb-a597c8d212b8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£7,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
27 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY (GMCA)
Contact Name
Eleanor Walsh
Contact Email
ewsframework@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE GROWTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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