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10 Jun 2026 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Individual Placement Support (IPS)" aimed at providing employment support for substance users was carried out by St Helens Council, located at Town Hall, St Helens, United Kingdom. The industry category of the tender falls under health services with a focus on employment support. The procurement followed a 'direct' method, conducted without competition as it was below the threshold. The tender process is complete, with the award dated 10 June 2026, and the service provision is expected to run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The contract was awarded to RECOVERY WORKS LIMITED, a large-scale organisation based in Manchester, which will deliver the services in the UKD7 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in health and employment services, especially those experienced with supporting substance users. Businesses that provide comprehensive support frameworks and can deliver sustained employment outcomes will find this tender environment highly conducive. With RECOVERY WORKS LIMITED chosen without competition, it underscores the importance of having a reputable and reliable service track record. Engaging with such procurement processes can allow businesses to expand their service offerings and strengthen their foothold in public sector contracts within the health services domain.

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Notice Title

Individual Placement Support (IPS)

Notice Description

Employment support for substance users

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b198
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054646-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£157,024 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS 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
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RECOVERY WORKS

Further Information

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