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Individual Placement Support Service

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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29 Jan 2026 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is set to award a contract for the Individual Placement Support (IPS) Service under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), which is regulated by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The 12-month contract, valued at £2,819,466, is intended to commence on 1st April 2026 and serve primarily within the health services sector in the UK. The Shaw Trust has been identified as the supplier for this provision, which focuses on aiding patients with severe mental illness (SMI) in finding and retaining employment. The procurement method used a limited procedure without a prior publication of a competitive call, with the final decision yet to be officially contracted as it awaits the completion of the standstill period ending on 10th February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly in the healthcare and employment support services sectors. Businesses involved in providing health-related services or those with a focus on employment support for vulnerable populations could find this contract beneficial for expanding their service offerings and client base. Organisations with experience in delivering tailored employment services for individuals with mental health challenges may find themselves particularly well-suited to compete for such opportunities, benefiting from the structured support and potential impact facilitated by partnerships under the PSR framework.

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Notice Title

Individual Placement Support Service

Notice Description

This is a Most Suitable Provider intention to award notice for Individual Placement Support Services (IPS). The award is being made to the Shaw Trust. The value of the contract is PS2,819,466.00, and the contract duration is for 12 months starting from 01/04/2026.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a intention to award notice for the Most Suitable Provider Process under the Provider Selection Regime, to Shaw Trust for Individual Placement Support Services. These services aim to help SMI patients in seeking and retaining meaningful employment.

The value of this contract is PS2,819,466.00, and this is an existing provider. The provision of the services is planned to be provided from 01/04/2026 to 31/03/2027.

Contract is not yet awarded, selected as yes for system compatibility.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 10th February. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06123f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008139-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20261 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Ali Babu
Contact Email
ali.babu@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2WB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHAW TRUST

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