Tender

PAN3317 - Connect to Work IPS Provision

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Jan 2026 at 08:58

PlanningUpdate

27 Nov 2025 at 15:12

PlanningUpdate

17 Oct 2025 at 07:31

Planning

16 Oct 2025 at 14:39

Planning

20 May 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council, in collaboration with Leicestershire County Council and Rutland County Council, is managing the tender for the "PAN3317 - Connect to Work IPS Provision". This procurement is aimed at supporting individuals with health conditions, disabilities, or other barriers to achieve and maintain paid employment through the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model. Covering the regions of Leicester (UKF21), Leicestershire, and Rutland (UKF22), the procurement is at the tendering stage with an active status. Key dates include a submission deadline of 12:00 noon on 12 February 2026, via the EastMidsTenders portal, with the contract running up to 31 March 2030.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in supported employment for individuals with disabilities or health conditions. The contract is structured into three lots, distinguished by geographic location, and is designed to attract Small-to-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). The open procedure method allows any qualified supplier to participate, offering potential for business growth and expansion into public sector markets. Successful engagement with this tender could provide a sustained four-year contract, fostering economic and capacity growth within the chosen business.

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Notice Title

PAN3317 - Connect to Work IPS Provision

Notice Description

Leicester City Council invites tenders from suitably qualified Suppliers to deliver the Connect to Work IPS provision across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The IPS provision support people with health conditions, disabilities or other barriers to move into and sustain paid employment. The service will be delivered using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model for both Out of Work and In Work (Retention) eligible people, an evidence-based approach that integrates employment support within health and community services. LCC is the lead Accountable Body for this Connect to Work Provision in Leicester in association with Leicestershire County Council and Rutland County Council and LCC shall be working with these three constituent Local Authorities and be responsible for the commissioning and procurement of the Connect to Work delivery. The requirement is divided into three Lots each providing identical services as follows: Lot 1 - Leicester The Supplier will deliver the IPS provision for residents who are eligible within the Leicester City Council Local Authority boundary. Lot 2 - Leicestershire The Supplier will deliver the IPS provision for residents who are eligible within the Leicestershire County Council Local Authority boundary. Lot 3 - Rutland The Supplier will deliver the IPS provision for residents who are eligible within the Rutland County Council Authority boundary. The lotting structure and allocations stated above, as part of this tender shall remain fixed and unchanged for the full duration of the contracts. Any Local Government reorganisation, boundary changes, or transfer of authority shall have no impact to the above lotting arrangements and the above will continue to apply in full for the full term of the Contracts. The proposed contract will be for a maximum of four years to 31 March 2030. Further information about the opportunity can be found in the tender documentation. Submissions must be received by 12:00 noon on 12 February 2026 at the very latest via the EastMidsTenders portal: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html. Late submissions and those received by any other means will not be accepted. Any queries/questions regarding this opportunity must be received via the ProContract portal only. To assist potential Suppliers, the link, https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ provides helpful user guides on using the ProContract portal. Furthermore, Suppliers will be required to register on the Central Digital Platform (a Find a Tender service). To assist prospective Suppliers, Cabinet Office have published video guides with accompanying PDF user manuals which will help Suppliers understand and navigate the platform, including how to register, upload organisational information and search and bid for opportunities. Please click on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Leicester

The Supplier will deliver the IPS provision for residents who are eligible within the Leicester City Council Local Authority boundary.

Lot 2 - Leicestershire

The Supplier will deliver the IPS provision for residents who are eligible within the Leicestershire County Council Local Authority boundary.

Lot 3 - Rutland

The Supplier will deliver the IPS provision for residents who are eligible within the Rutland County Council Authority boundary.

Planning Information

The PME process involves suppliers to attend a Microsoft Teams online session at 10.00am on Thursday 30 October 2025 to discuss the requirement and have an opportunity to provide a high level overview of the Connect to Work commissioning process and ask questions to shape any future procurement activity. A maximum of two hours have been allocated for this and will include a short presentation. Please complete and submit the Microsoft Form found within the PME documentation requesting attendance to the Online Session. Attendance requests must be received by 12:00 noon on 29 October 2025 at the very latest. Further information about this exercise can be found in the PME documentation found within the EastMidsTenders portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/?advertId=2c3ca6f0-62aa-f011-813a-005056b64545. Any queries/questions regarding this opportunity must be received via the ProContract portal only by 12:00 noon on 29 October 2025 at the very latest

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051948
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002469-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,742,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,742,500 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Amina Laher, Hayley McHugo-Chavda, Mr Paul Fleming
Contact Email
amina.laher@leicester.gov.uk, hmchugo@rutland.gov.uk, paul.fleming@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164544020

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF21 Leicester, TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

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