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Framework Agreement for Connect to Work - Regional Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Services

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Sep 2025 at 14:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

14 Jul 2025 at 20:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

19 May 2025 at 11:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has awarded contracts under the Framework Agreement for the Connect to Work programme, focusing on Regional Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Services. This procurement targets the delivery of high-quality supported employment services and was carried out using an open procedure. The process moved through the Planning stage and into the Award stage by September 2025, with contracts commencing in October 2025 and set to last until March 2028. The procurement is split into two lots: Lot 1 covers services across Barnsley, Doncaster, and Rotherham, while Lot 2 focuses on Sheffield. The procurement aligns with the goals of the Connect to Work programme, aimed at supporting individuals with health conditions in gaining and maintaining employment. The category of services falls under health and social work, and the geographical focus is the UKE3 region of the United Kingdom.

The Connect to Work tender offers rich opportunities for SMEs and large organisations, particularly those with experience in providing employment support services. Businesses that can deliver high-quality, integrated employment support services will find this framework beneficial for growth. The procurement was structured to encourage diverse participation, with SMEs and VCSEs encouraged to apply. The framework agreement facilitates competition by allowing multiple suppliers, with awards pending for notable suppliers like South Yorkshire Housing Association Limited and Shaw Trust Limited. Engaging in this framework provides businesses with the opportunity to contribute to meaningful social outcomes and potentially secure a long-term governmental partnership.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Connect to Work - Regional Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Services

Notice Description

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority have a requirement for delivery of high quality supported employment provision in line with the aims and delivery principles of Connect to Work programme. The Connect to Work is a five-year programme running until the end of financial year 2029/30. The initial contract will commence October 2025 to March 31.03.2028.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Delivery of an IPS Service across Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Lot 1: Delivery of an IPS Service across Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham. South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority have a requirement for delivery of high-quality supported employment provision in line with the aims and delivery principles of Connect to Work programme.

Renewal: Extensions on both lots are subject to performance.

Lot 2 Provision of IPS Services across Sheffield

Lot 2 Provision of IPS Services across Sheffield . South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority have a requirement for delivery of high-quality supported employment provision in line with the aims and delivery principles of Connect to Work programme.

Renewal: Extensions on both lots are subject to performance.

Planning Information

A market briefing event is taking place on Tuesday via Teams. Please email neil.wilkinson1@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk to request an invite to the event. Attendance at the event is not mandatory and will not exclude bidders from responding to the opportunity when it is published. It is expected the tender documents will be published in full late June 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0516a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055424-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,400,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,356,240 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£12,356,240 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
10 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2BQ
Postcode Area
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
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

SHAW TRUST LIMITED(THE)

South Yorkshire Housing Association Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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