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IPS Support Contract Procurement

NHS ENGLAND

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23 May 2022 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England is currently overseeing the IPS Support Contract Procurement for health services, focusing on providing a three-year implementation and technical support programme across England. The procurement method is classified as a limited tender, which allows for an award without prior publication of a call for competition, and follows the rationale stipulated in PCR 32 2 b ii. The award was made to Social Finance Limited, with a total contract value of £6,000,000. The procurement process was officially concluded on 31 December 2021, signalling the start of contract execution.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in health services, workforce development, and implementation support in the public sector. Businesses with expertise in delivering employment support services, particularly for individuals with severe mental illness or those struggling with substance abuse, would be well-suited to engage in similar tenders. The involvement of various stakeholders, including local authority commissioners and health system partners, indicates a collaborative framework where innovative solutions and robust workforce strategies can thrive.

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Notice Title

IPS Support Contract Procurement

Notice Description

To provide a 3 year implementation and technical support programme, including fidelity reviews, to a range of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services across England. Supporting IPS employment support for a range of groups, including those with severe mental illness (70 IPS services based in 42 Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships (STPs), those with drug and alcohol addiction (currently 31 IPS teams covering 46 local authority areas) and those with common mental health and/or physical health conditions. Providing at least 7 IPS Expert Implementation Managers to work with NHSE/I regional teams, Public Health England and health system/local authority commissioners to guide commissioning and service delivery. Working with HEE and IPS services to develop and implement a workforce strategy, including a robust recruitment and training model to increase and strengthen the IPS workforce.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following PCR 32 2 b ii, after the conclusion of the Prior Notification Notice (PIN) window only one provider expressed interest. There is justification for the STA as we have tested the market and there is evidence that there are no suitable other interested parties who would bid for this opportunity. Additional information: After the conclusion of the Prior Notification Notice (PIN) window only one provider expressed interest.

Procurement Information

Following PCR 32 2 b ii, after the conclusion of the Prior Notification Notice (PIN) window only one provider expressed interest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033c30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013707-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
LS2 7UE
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIAL FINANCE

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