Healthy Working Life Supported Employment

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

16 Jun 2026 at 19:47

Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has initiated a procurement process for the "Healthy Working Life Supported Employment" project, targeting health and social work services, amongst others. The project, funded via Connect to Work, aims to support over 9,276 residents with health conditions, disabilities, and complex barriers in securing sustainable employment across West Yorkshire. The procurement follows an open procedure with a total value of up to £23,190,000, excluding taxes. Key milestones include the tender period ending on 29th July 2026, and the contract period running from 26th October 2026 to 31st March 2030. The process is currently in the tender stage, open for submissions electronically, with the award phase concluding by 9th October 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, research and development, education, training, and community services to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Firms with expertise in delivering high-fidelity Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services will find this project particularly aligned with their offerings. The scale and scope of the contract offer potential for substantial business growth for SMEs and larger organisations capable of meeting the quality and pricing criteria outlined in the tender. Engaging in this opportunity will allow businesses to play a crucial role in fostering economic and social inclusion within the West Yorkshire community.

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Notice Title

Healthy Working Life Supported Employment

Notice Description

Healthy Working Life Supported Employment (funded via Connect to Work) aims to enable residents with health conditions, disabilities and complex barriers to secure and maintain sustainable employment through personalised Supported Employment. The Combined Authority seeks to appoint a Lead Service Provider to establish and deliver a high-fidelity Individual Placement and Support (IPS) service across West Yorkshire. The appointed Provider will be responsible for supporting a minimum of 9,276 residents to access personalised, high-fidelity supported employment, in line with the IPS model. The total value of this opportunity is up to PS23,190,000 (excl tax).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b668
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056855-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,190,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£23,190,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Oct 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

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