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Individual Placement Support (IPS)

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council has awarded a contract for Individual Placement Support (IPS) services, aimed at providing tailored employment assistance for individuals with mental health needs. This contract falls under the Health Care Services category, addressing the public authority sector at the sub-central government level. The council, located at the Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, United Kingdom, has completed the contract using a direct award procurement method under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £632,265.60 gross, is scheduled to begin from 1 April 2026 and will conclude on 31 March 2029. The formal signing is projected to occur by the end of March 2026.

This procurement presents strategic opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services. It is particularly advantageous for large-scale and VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) bodies like THE CYRENIANS LTD T/A Changing Lives, which has been identified as the supplier. This arrangement supports sustained business growth by focusing on long-term provision in various regions across the UK, allowing suitable enterprises to leverage their expertise in aiding mental health clients into competitive employment. Businesses with existing footprints in the community health sector are well-positioned to replicate similar successful engagements under the process outlined, assuring continuity and enhancing service delivery to the targeted demographic.

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Notice Title

Individual Placement Support (IPS)

Notice Description

Doncaster's IPS service provides personalised employment support for people with mental health needs, helping them to secure and sustain competitive paid employment through tailored guidance, employer engagement, and ongoing in-work support. This contract is being awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 using Direct Award Process C.

Procurement Information

This award is made under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, using Direct Award Process C. The current provider (Changing Lives) continues to satisfy service requirements, there is no considerable change to service scope, and continuity is in the best interests of service users.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06758e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028099-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£526,888 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CYRENIANS LTD T/A CHANGING LIVES

Further Information

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