--- title: "IPS Expansion" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ab2a1956-669f-4e97-8a38-1b435f4e1ce1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab2a1956-669f-4e97-8a38-1b435f4e1ce1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab2a1956-669f-4e97-8a38-1b435f4e1ce1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab2a1956-669f-4e97-8a38-1b435f4e1ce1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2024-05-10" --- # IPS Expansion Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab2a1956-669f-4e97-8a38-1b435f4e1ce1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab2a1956-669f-4e97-8a38-1b435f4e1ce1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab2a1956-669f-4e97-8a38-1b435f4e1ce1.json) ## Summary The buying organisation for this procurement opportunity is NHS England. The title of the tender is "IPS Expansion," focusing on expanding access for people with severe and enduring mental illness to Individual Placement and Support services. The industry category for this opportunity includes services furnished by professional organisations, research and development consultancy services, and business and management consultancy services. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a contract period starting on 1st August 2024 and ending on 31st March 2029. The value of the contract is £26,000,000. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in professional services, research and development consultancy, and business management consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The procurement method for this opportunity is an open procedure above threshold, providing a fair chance for various businesses to compete and showcase their capabilities. The event for market engagement is scheduled for 23rd May 2024, offering further details on the service specification and procurement process, aiming to facilitate a transparent and inclusive competition. ## Notice The following opportunity will be issued to the market very shortly. NHS England plans to expand access for people with severe and enduring mental illness to Individual Placement and Support services, delivering additional access above the baseline to 140,000 people over the next 5 years. This project presents the opportunity for a delivery partner to co-ordinate a response to the key implementation challenges and opportunities presented by the expansion. This project would run from 24/25 - 28/29 to support the expansion of the existing IPS programme and its adherence to the IPS Fidelity Model. Please note that there is an intention to hold a market engagement event shortly after the publication of the Contract Notice. It is hoped that the event will take place on 23rd May 2024 at 12.00-13.00, however NHS England reserves the right to amend this date/time should it be necessary. Joining instructions and the agenda will be provided along with the suite of ITT documents at the point the procurement goes live. The purpose of the event is to provide an overview of the service specification relating to the procurement, and further detail on the procurement process. A Q&A will be held at the end of the event. The event will be recorded, and the recording will be made available after the event for reference and for the convenience of any Suppliers who could not attend on the day. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fc49c38-f13f-43f5-9ac0-fb5b85806f96 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 May 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £26,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | 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 | LS1 4AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations ## Release History - 10 May 2024 at 12:17 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fc49c38-f13f-43f5-9ac0-fb5b85806f96 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fc49c38-f13f-43f5-9ac0-fb5b85806f96 10th May 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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