This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2026 at 15:51

Tender

01 May 2026 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board focuses on providing Individual Placement Support (IPS) for individuals with severe mental impairment, highlighting the importance of employment as a component of recovery. The procurement falls under the services category with a specific emphasis on counselling and guidance services. The tender was conducted using the open procedure, with the contract awarded to South Yorkshire Housing Association Limited for a total value of £14,000,000. This initiative is located in Sheffield, UK, with key procurement stages having been completed, including the award on 3rd July 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2026, running initially until 30th September 2029, with an option for extension up to two additional years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those with experience in mental health support and employment counselling. The procurement process welcomed participation from both large-scale enterprises and SMEs, highlighting a diverse competitive environment. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions or have a track record of successful public service delivery may find this contract a valuable avenue for growth. Moreover, the potential for contract extension further enhances opportunities for long-term partnership and market expansion within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

NHS SY ICB - IPS for SMI

Notice Description

To provide individuals, serious mental illness, with support to start or stay in work.

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/062937-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 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
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
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)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

South Yorkshire Housing Association Limited

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