Tender

The Growth Company Expression of Interest Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care Service

THE GROWTH COMPANY

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12 Mar 2025 at 12:15

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12 Mar 2025 at 12:12

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06 Mar 2025 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Growth Company is actively seeking expressions of interest for their bid to deliver the Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (IPSPC) service for Greater Manchester residents. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Job search services," with additional classifications in special education, training programme services, and community health services. The tender stage for this opportunity is currently ongoing, with key dates being the deadline for submission at 17:00 on Wednesday, 12th March 2025. Interested local providers must have relevant experience and submit their expressions of interest via the Panacea e-tendering platform. The project location is Manchester, North West, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in IPS services and those within the VCFSE and SME sectors. The service aims to support individuals with disabilities or disadvantage in securing and maintaining employment. Businesses adept at delivering comprehensive IPS services, adhering to the IPS Fidelity Model, and experienced in vocational rehabilitation will be particularly competitive. Engaging in this contract will enhance visibility and foster strategic partnerships aimed at advancing community health and employment services within Greater Manchester.

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Notice Title

The Growth Company Expression of Interest Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care Service

Notice Description

The Growth Company is seeking to engage with key partners for our bid to Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to deliver the Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (IPSPC) service for Greater Manchester (GM) residents. We are seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from local providers with recent experience of delivering an IPS (or similar) service, on an end-to-end basis who can clearly demonstrate their knowledge and experience of working with the target cohort in line with the principles of the IPS Fidelity Model. In line with our inclusive procurement policy and the wider National Procurement Policy Statement, we welcome responses from VCFSE organisations and SMEs. The service will 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 as specific disadvantaged group. Participants will come from two distinct cohorts: 1) Out of work participants with a health condition, disability, or who are experiencing disadvantage and require assistance and support to move into employment; and 2) 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 Monday 17th March 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5b3b9af-c193-4404-9c0d-277b8976cf1b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fbd429b-f4fb-4f7d-8b88-1bc66a7c46e4
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

80340000 - Special education services

80521000 - Training programme services

80570000 - Personal development training 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
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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