--- title: "Individual Placement and Support for Severe Mental Illness (IPS for SMI) - Greater Manchester" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5652a685-552f-4c36-8287-aaa6e7baf744" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5652a685-552f-4c36-8287-aaa6e7baf744" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5652a685-552f-4c36-8287-aaa6e7baf744.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5652a685-552f-4c36-8287-aaa6e7baf744.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2023-11-29" --- # Individual Placement and Support for Severe Mental Illness (IPS for SMI) - Greater Manchester Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5652a685-552f-4c36-8287-aaa6e7baf744 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5652a685-552f-4c36-8287-aaa6e7baf744) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5652a685-552f-4c36-8287-aaa6e7baf744.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is seeking providers for the provision of Individual Placement and Support for Severe Mental Illness in the Greater Manchester area. The tender involves a contract period of 3 years starting in two phases on 1st April 2024 and 1st October 2024, with a deadline for ITT submissions set for 29th December 2023. The procurement falls under the health services category and follows an open procedure above the threshold. This tender for mental health services in Greater Manchester presents an opportunity for businesses experienced in providing support for severe mental illnesses. With a significant contract value of £6,367,586 in GBP, interested providers should ensure timely submission of their bids before the deadline. The suitability assessment indicates that SMEs and VCSEs are not preferred for this procurement, focusing on established providers in the health services sector. ## Notice NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU), on behalf of Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust (referred to as the Commissioner), is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to respond to this invitation to tender for the provision of Individual Placement and Support for Severe Mental Illness (IPS for SMI) across the Greater Manchester Area. The service is due to commence in two phases Phase One 1st April 2024 and Phase 2 - 1st October 2024, at the cessation of a current contract. As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement will be established with the successful bidder(s) for a period of 3 years. The deadline for ITT submissions is 12.00am on Friday 29th December 2023. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/399c5945-8a6b-4e1e-b4d3-b12ed0e3c5ab | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 29 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,367,586 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE | | Post town | Oldham | | Postcode | OL6 7SR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East | | Local authority | Tameside | | Electoral ward | St Peter's | | Westminster constituency | Ashton-under-Lyne | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 29 Nov 2023 at 12:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/399c5945-8a6b-4e1e-b4d3-b12ed0e3c5ab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/399c5945-8a6b-4e1e-b4d3-b12ed0e3c5ab 29th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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