--- title: "Growth and Expansion of the Individual Placement and Support Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-144a0f67-28fe-437d-a2af-f6d48ddd4df0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-144a0f67-28fe-437d-a2af-f6d48ddd4df0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-144a0f67-28fe-437d-a2af-f6d48ddd4df0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-144a0f67-28fe-437d-a2af-f6d48ddd4df0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2018-02-20" --- # Growth and Expansion of the Individual Placement and Support Programme Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-144a0f67-28fe-437d-a2af-f6d48ddd4df0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-144a0f67-28fe-437d-a2af-f6d48ddd4df0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-144a0f67-28fe-437d-a2af-f6d48ddd4df0.json) ## Summary NHS England is initiating a procurement process titled "Growth and Expansion of the Individual Placement and Support Programme," aimed at expanding access to Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services for individuals with severe and enduring mental illnesses across the United Kingdom. Currently in the planning stage, this tender allows for a delivery partner to assist with crucial implementation challenges as part of a one-year project, potentially extendable for up to three years. The key engagement date is set for 9th March 2018, and interested parties must register to participate in the market engagement session by contacting NHS England. This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for organisations involved in project management consultancy services and those that can deliver workforce development programmes. Businesses that are well-suited to compete should have the capacity to operate nationwide and possess experience in implementing IPS-related initiatives or similar support services. Additionally, voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations may find this opportunity aligns well with their expertise in delivering such comprehensive support frameworks. ## Notice NHS England's plan to double access to IPS for people with severe and enduring mental illness by 20/21 presents the opportunity for a delivery partner to co-ordinate a response to the key implementation challenges and opportunities presented by the expansion. Initially this project would be for 1 year to support the expansion with the potential to extend to support years 2 and 3. We envisage the supplier's role to be: a. Ensuring hands-on implementation support from a network of IPS consultants, in line with all successful implementation practice of IPS in other countries such as the US, Australia, and New Zealand; b. Producing a workforce development programme to support recruitment and training of IPS staff; c. Ensuring central resources for commissioners, IPS providers, and clinical teams are in place; d. Providing effective reporting, monitoring, and evaluation mechanisms, to be used by services. The provider would need to be able to operate across various locations nationwide in line with expansion plans. This exercise is currently exploratory and the authorities reserve the right not to run the procurement. A market engagement session is being held on 9th March 2018 at 1400 hrs (GMT). Please email nhsengland.commercial@nhs.net if you would like to join the conference and joining details will be sent out to you. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46aff590-56c7-4fc3-be70-97dc127c921b | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 9 May 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS2 7UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2018 at 12:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46aff590-56c7-4fc3-be70-97dc127c921b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46aff590-56c7-4fc3-be70-97dc127c921b 20th February 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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