Planning

DHSC: OHID: Individual Placement and Support (IPS) technical and implementation support, fidelity reviews, and training.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

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Planning

22 Sep 2025 at 15:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC), a central government public authority based in London, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for its project titled "DHSC: OHID: Individual Placement and Support (IPS) technical and implementation support, fidelity reviews, and training." This service procurement, outlined under industry categories such as miscellaneous business services and specialist training services, aims to support the IPS model and includes technical and implementation support, fidelity reviews, and accredited training. With an estimated contract value of £3,856,936 gross, key milestones include a preliminary market engagement scheduled to conclude on 10th October 2025. The planning phase will see further communication, with an expected notice publication around 3rd November 2025, in preparation for contracts due to start on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2029.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in support services, implementation training, and compliance assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the nature of the Lots allows for diverse participation. Companies with expertise in business services and health service delivery will find this tender particularly aligned to their strengths. Active involvement during the market engagement phase allows potential bidders to influence and shape the procurement strategy, ensuring diverse competition and innovation in delivering IPS solutions within the UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DHSC: OHID: Individual Placement and Support (IPS) technical and implementation support, fidelity reviews, and training.

Notice Description

DHSC is seeking a supplier to deliver a package IPS implementation and technical support, and reviews of fidelity to the IPS model. Lot 1: Individual Placement and Support Technical and Implementation Support and Fidelity Reviews Lot 2: Individual Placement and Support Accredited Training

Planning Information

We are sharing the draft specifications, proposed procurement approach, draft contract and timetable with the market to invite feedback from potential bidders. The objective of the preliminary market engagement is: • Understanding market capability Improving Procurement Strategy and Specification Development • Identify any barriers • Encouraging Supplier Participation and Competition The input by suppliers may help shape the final approach and procurement strategy. A questionnaire is also available for suppliers to complete, allowing them to provide comments and raise any additional questions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059f79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058642-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

80510000 - Specialist training services

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,214,113 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
Contact Name
Jay Bains
Contact Email
ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02071047545

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI3 Inner London - West
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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