Award

Stockton and Hartlepool Employment Connections Individual Placement Support (SHEC IPS)

STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

18 Feb 2026 at 16:45

TenderUpdate

12 Dec 2025 at 12:04

TenderUpdate

03 Dec 2025 at 10:55

Tender

03 Dec 2025 at 10:49

Planning

11 Aug 2025 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Stockton and Hartlepool Employment Connections Individual Placement Support (SHEC IPS)" was initiated by Stockton on Tees Borough Council, in partnership with Hartlepool Borough Council. The contracts aim to support individuals recovering from substance misuse into employment, highlighting key motivational factors and providing personalised support through specialist advisors. This initiative falls within the health and rehabilitation services category and is based in the UKC region, specifically Stockton on Tees and Hartlepool. The procedure began with planning and tender stages, involving an open procurement method and significant employer engagement. The award was made to RECOVERY CONNECTIONS with a contract commencing on 1st April 2026, ending on 31st March 2027, with a gross contract value of £1,464,798 GBP. Extensions can be renewed for up to four additional years, contingent on funding availability.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale organisations or those with experience in health and rehabilitation services. Businesses within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors (VCSE) are especially well-suited given their proficiency in outreach, partnership collaboration, and service integration. Additionally, firms equipped to supply personalised employment support and facilitate relationships with local employers could find this contract highly beneficial. The procurement emphasises quality criteria, targeting businesses capable of delivering comprehensive service models and actively responding to community needs. With electronic submissions permitted, organisations aiming to expand their service footprint in the North East can leverage their expertise and innovative solutions within this structured framework.

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Notice Title

Stockton and Hartlepool Employment Connections Individual Placement Support (SHEC IPS)

Notice Description

The contract is to continue to support people, in structured treatment for substance misuse, into employment. Employment is a key motivational factor in recovery from substance use. Specialist advisors develop a network of employers to support the service e.g. with a placement or into paid employment, working with individuals to identify and realise their employment goals. The service includes the following: * Speaking with benefits agencies on behalf of service users * Working with the individual to find the kind of job they'd like * Building confidence and identifying strengths * Helping to write your CV's and getting users ready for interviews * Talking to local employers on their behalf * Helping users to understand their benefits and how work might affect them * Offering ongoing support once users have started work

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions are optional and are also subject to the contracting authority receiving funding from OHID. The contract term is 12 +12 + 12 +12 + 12

Planning Information

Suppliers are to confirm if they are interested in this project. A questionnaire for suppliers to confirm their interest has been published on the OPEN portal : https://open-uk.org/opportunities/overview/public/728c26c5-16c6-414a-b3b8-feb2d28e4081

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0584f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014967-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85100000 - Health services

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,220,665 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,220,665 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,220,665 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
18 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2030-11-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKTON ON TEES
Postcode
TS17 6BJ
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees

Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RECOVERY CONNECTIONS

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