Tender

Stockton & Hartlepool Employment Connections - Individual Placement Support (SHEC IPS)

STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL

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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

Stockton on Tees Borough Council, in collaboration with Hartlepool Borough Council, is actively engaged in an ongoing tender process for the Stockton & Hartlepool Employment Connections - Individual Placement Support (SHEC IPS). This service is focused on supporting individuals recovering from substance use by facilitating their transition into paid employment. The tender is within the industry categories of health and rehabilitation services, and is set in the North East region of the United Kingdom (UKC11). Currently at the tender update stage, the procurement process invites submissions using an open procedure. Interested businesses need to submit their proposals by 5th January 2026, with the award process concluding by 13th February 2026. The light-touch regime applies to this above-threshold services procurement valued at approximately £1,220,665 GBP, with a contract scheduled between 1st April 2026 and 31st March 2027, subject to possible renewals contingent upon funding.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sectors, particularly those experienced in delivering rehabilitation and personalised support services. Companies possessing strong capabilities in employer engagement, outreach, partnership working, and service management could effectively compete for this contract. Organisations adept at enhancing social value and integrating services, especially within community contexts, will find this opportunity lucrative for growth. Voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with innovative solutions for integrating IPS into recovery programmes are encouraged to apply, given the open procurement method and the emphasis on quality and social impact criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stockton & Hartlepool Employment Connections - Individual Placement Support (SHEC IPS)

Notice Description

Individual Placement Support (IPS) is a 'work first' intervention which is: * Highly personalised * Features significant employer engagement * Offers pre-employment support * Offers in-work support IPS supports people in recovery for substances (including alcohol) to find paid employment that matches their personal goals, helping them to find the right job for them. This not only helps them into work but also contributes positively to their recovery journey. The service is commissioned by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council (SBC) on behalf of SBC and Hartlepool Borough Council.

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0584f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079240-2025
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2030-11-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOCKTON ON TEES BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Jacob Headlam
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@stockton.gov.uk, procurement@hartlepool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441642526343

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

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