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Kent and Medway Individual Placement and Support Service

NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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03 Dec 2025 at 09:59

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22 Aug 2025 at 14:46

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board is progressing through the award stage of a procurement process for the "Kent and Medway Individual Placement and Support Service" under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The procurement focuses on health services within Kent & Medway, with the PSR competitive process aimed at providing support services to adults with Serious Mental Illness. The initial contract term is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with potential extension until March 2031, subject to evaluation. The standstill period allows for representations until 16th December 2025, following the decision to proceed, made on 2nd December 2025. The procurement method is open, allowing for electronic submissions, and is governed by specific regulations excluding general procurement act provisions.

The procurement represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations experienced in health services delivery. Suitably qualified providers will be essential in addressing health inequalities and facilitating patient choice through innovation, integration, and service sustainability. The focus on achieving better outcomes in mental health employment signifies a high demand for expertise in evidence-based approaches. Businesses that can demonstrate value alongside quality, social value impact, and collaborative capabilities will be well-positioned to succeed. With a contract valued over £13 million, participation encourages long-term investment in community health services and improvements, thus fostering strategic partnerships and sustainable service models.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kent and Medway Individual Placement and Support Service

Notice Description

NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board are undertaking a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process and are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to bid for a Individual Placement and Support Service in Kent and Medway. The contract duration will be for an initial period of 3 years with an option<br/>to extend for up to a further 2 years as required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board are undertaking a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process and are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to bid for a Individual Placement and Support Service in Kent and Medway. The contract duration will be for an initial period of 3 years with an option
to extend for up to a further 2 years as required.

Individual Placement Support Service across Kent & Medway is for adults 18+ with a Serious Mental Illness which delivers high quality care and identifies and addresses health inequalities.
Individual Placement and Support is an evidence-based approach that helps people with severe mental illness (SMI) to achieve meaningful, paid employment as part of their recovery journey. IPS offers intensive, person-centred support to help individuals choose secure, and sustain the right job--often within just weeks of referral. Ongoing support is provided to both the employee and employer, ensuring a strong foundation for long-term success

Individual Placement Support Service is rooted in eight internationally recognised principles, including:
A focus on paid, competitive employment (not volunteering or sheltered work)
Zero exclusion - anyone who wants to work is eligible
Integration with mental health teams, ensuring a joined-up approach to care and support
IPS achieves significantly better outcomes than traditional vocational services. Studies show that IPS helps more people return to work faster, earn more, remain in work longer, and spend less time in hospital. This is why IPS is recommended by NICE as a core intervention in mental health services.

This notice is an Intention to award a contract under the Competitive Process.

The lifetime value of the contract is expected to be PS13,228,032.00

The initial term of the contract will be between 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with the option to extend to up to 31st March 2031

This contract relates to an existing service with the intention to award being made to an existing provider.

Options: Contract may be extended for up to 2 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058cfb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079201-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,307,790 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,307,790 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,228,032 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6NB
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Shaw Trust

Further Information

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