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

Stockton on Tees Borough Council

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2026 at 17:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

18 Feb 2026 at 16:45

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

12 Dec 2025 at 12:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

03 Dec 2025 at 10:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

03 Dec 2025 at 10:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

11 Aug 2025 at 10:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process led by Stockton on Tees Borough Council, with support from Hartlepool Borough Council, focuses on the initiative titled "Stockton and Hartlepool Employment Connections Individual Placement Support (SHEC IPS)." This initiative falls under the health and social work services industry category and is based in the UKC11 region, particularly impacting Stockton on Tees. The process has reached the Award stage, with the contract effective from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2027, with potential extensions up to 2031. It's executed via an open procedure under a light-touch regime and carries a gross value of £1,464,798. The procurement is driven by OHID grant funding and aims to support individuals undergoing substance misuse treatment to transition into meaningful employment.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in employment support and health services such as rehabilitation. The approach is highly personalised, involving substantial employer engagement to ensure job placements align with the individuals' personal goals and recovery journey. Ideal candidates to compete for this tender would include large scale voluntary and community sector enterprises, like the awarded supplier Recovery Connections, capable of providing specialist advisory services that foster partnerships with local employers. The contract outlines comprehensive support activities including pre-employment and in-work support, making it essential for businesses that are adept at managing social value impacts alongside service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

The contract is 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 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 OHID grant funding is specifically for this service. Stockton commissions the service on behalf of Stockton and Hartlepool Borough Councils.

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/051594-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

85000000 - Health and social work services

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
£1,220,665 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
18 Feb 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2030-11-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
Stockton-on-Tees
Electoral Ward
Mandale & Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Recovery Connections

Further Information

Notice Documents

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