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Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Service

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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10 Jun 2026 at 09:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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04 Jun 2026 at 10:34

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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04 Jun 2026 at 10:17

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of an Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Service aimed at residents affected by substance misuse. The council, a sub-central government public authority, located at County Hall, St Anne's Crescent, Lewes, has awarded the contract to Southdown Housing Association Ltd. The contract, which falls under the services category and specifically targets health and social work services, will be operational from 4th June 2026 to 31st March 2029. The procurement, conducted under a direct award method below the threshold, did not involve competition, adhering to the UK's light touch procurement regulations. The total contracted amount is £535,483, with the process aligned with the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract represents a significant business opportunity for providers in the health and social services sector, particularly those focused on supporting vulnerable populations. Large enterprises such as Southdown Housing Association, which has proven capabilities in the social service domain, are prime candidates for such contracts. Additionally, businesses that specialise in employment support services, especially for individuals dealing with substance-related challenges, stand to gain long-term growth by participating in similar future tenders. The emphasis on direct support and employment retention outlines clear opportunities for specialised service providers to deliver impactful community services within East Sussex.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Service

Notice Description

A direct Award for a contract to deliver provision of an employment support service for those affected by substance misuse to secure and retain competitive employment in East Sussex.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054578-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£535,483 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£535,483 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHDOWN HOUSING ASSOCIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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