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TVCA-PROC-0837 - Connect to Work IPS Fidelity Assurance Consultancy

Tees Valley Combined Authority

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06 Oct 2026 at 10:23

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Summary of the contracting process

Tees Valley Combined Authority commissioned consultancy to provide Individual Placement and Support (IPS) fidelity assurance for its Connect to Work delivery. The specialist is to work with local authorities across Tees Valley to strengthen and embed IPS-aligned practice. The work includes helping local authority teams develop a shared understanding of IPS fidelity, apply it in day-to-day delivery and evidence consistent, sustainable practice. The consultant also acts as a critical friend, helping each area understand its current position, identify strengths and risks in its IPS delivery model, and take practical steps to improve quality and outcomes in line with IPS principles. This is a professional consultancy service, combining subject-matter expertise with practical support to local delivery teams.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to the Centre for Mental Health Training Limited. The award was made on 16 September 2026 for £75,785 excluding VAT (£90,942 including VAT). The contract runs from 12 October 2026 to 11 October 2027, with an option to extend for six months, to 11 April 2028. It was a below-threshold procurement; the recorded procedure detail does not identify a specific method. The requirement was treated as one lot. The available process details do not set out evaluation criteria, so the basis on which bids were assessed cannot be described further.

The award demonstrates demand from Tees Valley Combined Authority for specialist IPS fidelity assurance focused on local-authority delivery of Connect to Work. A credible competitor for this requirement would need demonstrable expertise in IPS fidelity and the ability to translate its principles into day-to-day employment support practice. The work calls for someone able to engage local authority teams, build a shared understanding of fidelity, assess delivery models constructively, and identify both strengths and risks. Suppliers would also need to turn that assessment into practical improvements and help teams evidence consistent, sustainable practice and better quality and outcomes. The selected provider is a specialist mental health training organisation, indicating the value of relevant subject expertise alongside consultancy and team-support capability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0837 - Connect to Work IPS Fidelity Assurance Consultancy

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) (the 'Contracting Authority') has awarded a contract for an Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Fidelity Assurance subject matter expert to work with local authorities to strengthen and embed fidelity aligned IPS practice within their Connect to Work delivery. The purpose of this support is to help local authority teams build a shared understanding of IPS fidelity, apply it confidently in day to day delivery, and evidence high quality practice in a consistent and sustainable way. The consultant will act as a critical friend, supporting local areas to understand their current position, identify strengths and risks across their IPS delivery model, and take practical steps to improve quality and outcomes in line with IPS principles. 12 months contract with option to extend for 6 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07815e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094118-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,785 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2026 - 11 Oct 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tees Valley Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Postcode Area
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING LIMITED

Further Information

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