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Lleoliad a chymorth Unigol (IPS) Cysylltu a Gwaith ar gyfer Cyngor Sir y Fflint / Connect to work Individual Placement and support (IPS) for Flintshire County Council

FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2026 at 15:19

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Flintshire County Council, as a sub-central government public authority, is seeking suppliers for their "Connect to Work Individual Placement and Support" tender within the employability sector. This project aims to support individuals with disabilities in Flintshire by guiding them towards sustainable local employment. The procurement follows an open procedure and is in the tender stage, with submissions accepted electronically in English and Welsh through Proactis. Deadline for enquiries is set for 26th June 2026, and the tender period closes on 3rd July 2026. This opportunity includes providing integrated services alongside primary and secondary health support across Flintshire, operating under Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in personal development, training programme services, and career guidance, particularly those adept at supporting individuals with health conditions. Firms well-suited for this opportunity include SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the contract's focus on quality — assessed at 90% weighting — and social value, which carries a 10% consideration. The project encapsulates a gross value of £1,884,000, covering delivery from August 2026 to March 2030, fostering long-term engagement with local government initiatives and enhancing service delivery within the region.

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Notice Title

Lleoliad a chymorth Unigol (IPS) Cysylltu a Gwaith ar gyfer Cyngor Sir y Fflint / Connect to work Individual Placement and support (IPS) for Flintshire County Council

Notice Description

Rydym yn chwilio am gyflenwyr i gyflawni contractau Cyflogaeth Lleoliad a Chymorth Unigol yn y sector cyflogadwyedd yn rhan o Raglen Cysylltu a Gwaith Gogledd Cymru, yn benodol yn Sir y Fflint. Bydd y contractau yn golygu cefnogi pobl ag anableddau sydd eisiau gweithio i ganfod cyflogaeth gynaliadwy yn lleol. Mae Lleoliad a Chymorth Unigol yn integreiddio cefnogaeth a chyflogaeth ochr yn ochr a gwasanaethau iechyd sylfaenol ac eilaidd, a gwasanaethau cymorth eraill. Yn ddelfrydol bydd yr integreiddio yma'n digwydd ar lefel gorfforol, drwy gydleoli a pholisiau eraill, lle y bo'n briodol. Mae Lleoliad a Chymorth Unigol wedi cael ei ddefnyddio gan feysydd sy'n gweithio gyda'r Adran Gwaith a Phensiynau i gyflawni rhaglen 'Lleoliad a Chymorth Unigol mewn Gofal Sylfaenol' i gefnogi unigolion sydd a chyflyrau iechyd a/neu iechyd corfforol ysgafn i gymedrol. Bydd Cysylltu a Gwaith yn defnyddio ac yn ymestyn ar y dull a gymerwyd gyda Lleoliad a Chymorth Unigol mewn Gofal Sylfaenol. Er y bydd Cysylltu a Gwaith yn cyd-fynd a darpariaeth Lleoliad a Chymorth Unigol presennol ar gyfer pobl sydd a salwch meddwl difrifol [IPS-SMI] a Lleoliad a Chymorth Unigol Dibyniaeth ar Alcohol a Chyffuriau [IPS-AD], bydd y rhain yn parhau'n ddau wasanaeth Lleoliad a Chymorth Unigol ar wahan. Fe fydd gwasanaeth Cysylltu a Gwaith yn cael ei ddarparu'n deg ar draws Sir y Fflint gyfan er mwyn i bob preswylydd gael mynediad/cyfle cyfartal i'r un lefel a safon o wasanaeth, waeth ble maent. Suppliers are being sought to deliver Supported Employment Individual Placement and Support (IPS) contracts within the employability sector as part of the Connect to Work North Wales Programme, specifically in the County of Flintshire. The contracts will involve supporting people with disabilities who want to work to find local sustainable employment. IPS integrates employment support alongside primary and secondary health services, and other support services. This integration ideally occurs at a physical level, through co-location and other policies, where applicable. IPS has been successfully utilised by areas working with DWP to deliver the 'Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care [IPSPC] programme to support individuals with mild to moderate health and/or physical health conditions. CtW will utilise and expand on the approach taken with IPSPC. Whilst CtW will complement the existing IPS provision for people with severe mental illness [IPS-SMI] and IPS Alcohol and Drug Dependence [IPS-AD], these will remain separate IPS services. The CtW service is to be delivered equitably across the whole of Flintshire so that every resident has equal access/opportunity to the same level and quality of service regardless of place. Links to Pre-market engagement notices for the overall Connect to work programme for information purposes :- View notice - Sell2Wales 24th July 26 Notice ID JUL527542 View notice - Sell2Wales 25th November 26 Notice ID NOV564739 This tender will be evaluated on the basis of 90% quality / 10% social value. All associated tender documentation can be found within Proactis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06acc6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052485-2026
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79634000 - Career guidance services

80521000 - Training programme services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,570,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,570,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FLINTSHIRE
Postcode
CH7 6NA
Post Town
Chester
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham
Local Authority
Flintshire
Electoral Ward
Mold East
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd East

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