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Provision of Connect to Work: Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment for Disadvantaged Groups

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jun 2026 at 13:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

08 Jun 2026 at 13:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Feb 2026 at 15:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is overseeing a procurement process for the "Provision of Connect to Work: Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment for Disadvantaged Groups." This open procedure aims to provide employment support through the Connect to Work programme, focusing on residents facing significant employment barriers. The procurement covers various lots, with contracts awarded for services to help offenders, ex-offenders, and individuals at risk of homelessness. The procurement, classified under "Other community, social and personal services," reflects Barnsley's commitment to boosting employment opportunities. Key dates include contract active status starting on 3rd June 2026 for Lot 1 and 9th June 2026 for Lot 2, both concluding on 31st March 2029. The development of these initiatives is in South Yorkshire, with awarding values of £60,000 for each lot.

This contract presents diverse growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social services and support. SMEs focused on community, health, and social work services are optimally positioned to benefit from the procurement. With Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council facilitating growth via an open procurement method, businesses can engage and expand their portfolios by contributing to social and community services. The successful bidders, Novus – Transforming Lives Limited and South Yorkshire Housing Association Limited, exemplify the kind of enterprises apt for these services, particularly those offering tailored support to disadvantaged groups. This initiative promises substantial community impact, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to enhance their involvement in socio-economic development projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Connect to Work: Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment for Disadvantaged Groups

Notice Description

Barnsley Council is procuring Independent Placement and Support (IPS) services to provide employment support to out of work residents through the Connect to Work programme. IPS is designed to offer specialised and tailored support to residents experiencing significant barriers to employment.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - An offender (someone who is serving a community service) or ex-offender (someone who has completed a custodial or community sentence)

Renewal: 2 x 11 month extensions

Lot 2 - A person at risk of becoming or who is currently homeless

Renewal: 2 x 11 month extensions

Lot 3 - Other disadvantaged Groups

Renewal: 2 x 11 month extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065304
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053795-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

79600000 - Recruitment services

79622000 - Supply services of domestic help personnel

79634000 - Career guidance services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85322000 - Community action programme

85323000 - Community health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98513310 - Home-help services

98514000 - Domestic services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£681,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£681,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Postcode Area
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Novus - Transforming Lives Limited

South Yorkshire Housing Association Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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