Tender

Growth Company EOI for NE Combined Authority Connect to Work - Individual Placement and Support

THE GROWTH COMPANY

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Tender

21 Mar 2025 at 15:55

Tender

21 Mar 2025 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Growth Company has initiated a tender process for their project titled "EOI for NE Combined Authority Connect to Work - Individual Placement and Support". This project, classified under job search services and various support services, aims to deliver IPS interventions for residents in the North East of England. Funded by the NECA through a Grant Funding Agreement with the Department for Work and Pensions, the programme seeks to support 10,125 residents dealing with physical, mental health disabilities, or disadvantages. The deadline for Expression of Interest (EOI) submissions is set for 16:00 on Friday, 28th March 2025. The expected contract period begins on 1st August 2025 and ends on 31st March 2028.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in job search services, vocational rehabilitation, community health services, and support roles. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) capable of delivering high-quality interventions and services for disadvantaged and disabled groups. Successful bidders will be in a position to make a profound impact on local communities while expanding their own service portfolios in the public sector. To participate, interested parties must register and submit their proposals via the Panacea e-tendering platform.

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Notice Title

Growth Company EOI for NE Combined Authority Connect to Work - Individual Placement and Support

Notice Description

The Growth Company is seeking to engage with key partners for our bid to North East Combined Authority (NECA), to deliver the IPS intervention for North East (NE) residents. As a prime provider delivering IPS in Primary Care, IPS Severe Mental Illness and also Supported Employment contracts we understand what it takes to deliver high quality services and interventions for the target groups. The service, funded by NECA via Grant Funding Agreement with the Department for Work and Pensions, will provide support for 10,125 North East residents. This is a voluntary programme which aims to support individuals with a physical or mental health disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010 or the Social Model of Disability), or those in a specific disadvantaged group. 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 employment; and * In work participants who are off sick or struggling in the workplace due to their disability, health condition or disadvantage. To apply for the EOI, you are required to make your submission via the Panacea e-tendering platform. Please register as a supplier on the Panacea Supplier Platform at the following web address: https://app.panacea-software.com/growth Once you have accessed the site, to view the opportunity you need to navigate to 'Register Interest', click the 'Participate' Button, then navigate to 'My Questionnaires' where you will be able to download the documents. Your EOI submission must be made on the Panacea Portal. The deadline for submission of the required documents is: 16:00pm on Friday 28th March 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e52da2ae-3379-404e-8f65-65fac272a3b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db21e219-e042-4bf1-a05f-a9845758e6be
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

79611000 - Job search services

79632000 - Personnel-training services

79634000 - Career guidance services

80340000 - Special education services

80521000 - Training programme services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

85312510 - Vocational rehabilitation services

85323000 - Community health services

98334000 - Wellness services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE GROWTH COMPANY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@growthco.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 5JW
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
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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