Planning

Individual Placement Support (substance misuse)

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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10 Mar 2026 at 13:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Mar 2026 at 14:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council is seeking bids for the "Individual Placement Support (substance misuse)" service, aimed at providing employment support to individuals receiving community treatment for drug and alcohol dependence. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a Preliminary Market Engagement Virtual Event scheduled on 25th March 2026 at 10:00 am, where interested parties can submit their interest by emailing no later than 24th March 2026 at 12 noon. The project falls under the health and vocational rehabilitation services category, targeting the region of Suffolk, United Kingdom. The services are planned to commence from 1st October 2026, with a contract period ending on 31st March 2029, and may extend further until 31st March 2031.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health services and vocational rehabilitation, as the contract value is estimated at approximately £1,288,197.60 gross. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. Collaborating with the Suffolk Integrated Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service provider, Turning Point, will be essential for delivering person-centred support and achieving the intended outcomes. TUPE considerations may apply to staff transitioning from the current provider, suggesting potential continuity and growth for businesses already in similar services. This initiative aligns with Suffolk County Council's commitment to enhancing community welfare through structured employment support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Individual Placement Support (substance misuse)

Notice Description

The Individual Placement Support (IPS) scheme aims to provide tailored employment support for individuals receiving structured community treatment for drug and alcohol dependence through the Suffolk Integrated Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service provider, Turning Point. The scheme is designed to support service users who are unemployed, as well as those currently employed but at risk of losing their employment, to obtain and sustain meaningful work. The target group will be users who are in structured treatment in our commissioned Integrated Drug and Alcohol treatment Service provider within Suffolk (Turning Point) The provider will need to work closely with Turning Point to ensure that people receive person-centred support, and outcomes are met. This will include co location in the three hubs across Suffolk and potential to work from satellite locations in the Suffolk area. The services are currently provided under an existing contract due to expire in September 2026. TUPE may apply to existing staff transferring from the current provider.

Planning Information

A Preliminary Market Engagement Virtual Event will be held on 25th March 2026 10:00am - 11:00am. The purpose of the event is to assist with: • preparing the tender notice and associated tender documents • identifying suppliers that may be able to supply the services required The market engagement event will also explore whether there are existing frameworks that could be utilised to deliver the requirement. If you would like to attend the virtual market engagement event, please email: claire.beacham@suffolk.gov.uk by 24th March 2026 at 12noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06622f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021329-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85312510 - Vocational rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,073,498 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 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
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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