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Individual Placement and Support IPS

ST HELENS COUNCIL

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22 May 2025 at 09:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Council, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom, has concluded the award stage of a procurement process titled "Individual Placement and Support IPS." This initiative aims to provide support services for substance users seeking employment, classified under business services such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The contract was awarded directly to THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED, with a contract period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026 and is valued at £152,450. Taking place in St Helens, the procurement fell under a "light touch" regime and was executed using a direct procurement method below the threshold, thus bypassing the need for competition.

This opportunity can significantly benefit businesses specialising in support services for employment, particularly those experienced in working with substance users. The contract mandates a minimum of 15 job starts annually and a high-job retention rate, making it ideal for companies adept at providing sustained employment support and job retention services. THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED's success in securing this contract highlights potential avenues for large-scale enterprises with capabilities in business services, seeking to expand their influence within the public services sector. These contracts not only bring financial incentives but also bolster expertise in a crucial social service field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Individual Placement and Support IPS

Notice Description

Provide support for substance users to get into employment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051cdf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024557-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£152,450 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE GROWTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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