Tender

NHS SY ICB - Individual Placement Support for Severe Mental Impairment for SMI

NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Tender

01 May 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is currently in the tender stage of procuring Individual Placement Support (IPS) services for Severe Mental Impairment. This public procurement process focuses on providing employment guidance and counselling services, classified under industry categories such as Personnel Placement Services (CPV: 79610000) and Counselling Services (CPV: 85312320). The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting potential suppliers to submit their bids via the Atamis portal by 1st June 2026, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st October 2026 and initially set to run until 30th September 2029, with the possibility to extend for a further two years. Situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, this procurement process is set against the backdrop of enhancing employment opportunities as a critical recovery element for individuals with serious mental health conditions, backed by both the Department for Work and Pensions and NHS England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and employment support services to contribute to a project with substantial social impact. The contract, valued at £14,000,000 over five years if the extension is granted, is well-suited for organisations capable of delivering high-quality, cost-efficient placement and counselling services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, reflecting the procurement's emphasis on inclusivity and local economic growth. The focus on quality and cost as award criteria, with a heavy weightage towards quality, suggests that businesses with a strong track record in service excellence will be well-positioned to succeed. This is an excellent opportunity for providers looking to expand their influence and footprint within the public health sector in the UK.

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Notice Title

NHS SY ICB - Individual Placement Support for Severe Mental Impairment for SMI

Notice Description

IPS has been identified by both the DWP and NHS England as good practice in addressing recovery and unemployment. The Department for Work and Pensions Employment and Disability Strategy indicates that appropriate work is good for physical and mental health and is a major part of ensuring people with health conditions "fulfil their potential and have opportunities to play a full role in society" . Employment is now firmly recognised as a critical component of recovery for people with serious mental illness.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 year period Please note that the contract value detailed above is for the full 5 years if the extension were to be granted. The annual value for this contract will be PS2,800,000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06909b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040675-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79610000 - Placement services of personnel

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 3FG
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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