--- title: "Growth Company EOI for NE Combined Authority Connect to Work - Individual Placement and Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e52da2ae-3379-404e-8f65-65fac272a3b0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e52da2ae-3379-404e-8f65-65fac272a3b0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e52da2ae-3379-404e-8f65-65fac272a3b0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e52da2ae-3379-404e-8f65-65fac272a3b0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY" published: "2025-03-21" --- # Growth Company EOI for NE Combined Authority Connect to Work - Individual Placement and Support Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e52da2ae-3379-404e-8f65-65fac272a3b0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e52da2ae-3379-404e-8f65-65fac272a3b0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e52da2ae-3379-404e-8f65-65fac272a3b0.json) ## Summary The Growth Company has initiated a tender process for their project titled "EOI for NE Combined Authority Connect to Work - Individual Placement and Support". This project, classified under job search services and various support services, aims to deliver IPS interventions for residents in the North East of England. Funded by the NECA through a Grant Funding Agreement with the Department for Work and Pensions, the programme seeks to support 10,125 residents dealing with physical, mental health disabilities, or disadvantages. The deadline for Expression of Interest (EOI) submissions is set for 16:00 on Friday, 28th March 2025. The expected contract period begins on 1st August 2025 and ends on 31st March 2028. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in job search services, vocational rehabilitation, community health services, and support roles. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) capable of delivering high-quality interventions and services for disadvantaged and disabled groups. Successful bidders will be in a position to make a profound impact on local communities while expanding their own service portfolios in the public sector. To participate, interested parties must register and submit their proposals via the Panacea e-tendering platform. ## Notice The Growth Company is seeking to engage with key partners for our bid to North East Combined Authority (NECA), to deliver the IPS intervention for North East (NE) residents. As a prime provider delivering IPS in Primary Care, IPS Severe Mental Illness and also Supported Employment contracts we understand what it takes to deliver high quality services and interventions for the target groups. The service, funded by NECA via Grant Funding Agreement with the Department for Work and Pensions, will provide support for 10,125 North East residents. This is a voluntary programme which aims to support individuals with a physical or mental health disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010 or the Social Model of Disability), or those in a specific disadvantaged group. Participants will come from two distinct cohorts: * Out of work participants with a health condition, disability, or who are experiencing disadvantage and require assistance and support to move into employment; and * In work participants who are off sick or struggling in the workplace due to their disability, health condition or disadvantage. To apply for the EOI, you are required to make your submission via the Panacea e-tendering platform. Please register as a supplier on the Panacea Supplier Platform at the following web address: https://app.panacea-software.com/growth Once you have accessed the site, to view the opportunity you need to navigate to 'Register Interest', click the 'Participate' Button, then navigate to 'My Questionnaires' where you will be able to download the documents. Your EOI submission must be made on the Panacea Portal. The deadline for submission of the required documents is: 16:00pm on Friday 28th March 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db21e219-e042-4bf1-a05f-a9845758e6be | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE GROWTH COMPANY | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 5JW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 79611000 - Job search services - 79632000 - Personnel-training services - 79634000 - Career guidance services - 80340000 - Special education services - 80521000 - Training programme services - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312310 - Guidance services - 85312320 - Counselling services - 85312500 - Rehabilitation services - 85312510 - Vocational rehabilitation services - 85323000 - Community health services - 98334000 - Wellness services ## Release History - 21 Mar 2025 at 15:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db21e219-e042-4bf1-a05f-a9845758e6be - 21 Mar 2025 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e47011b7-e07f-46db-a062-d6fe68fc81e7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db21e219-e042-4bf1-a05f-a9845758e6be 21st March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e47011b7-e07f-46db-a062-d6fe68fc81e7 21st March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://app.panacea-software.com/growth/ Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal) ## Notice URLs - https://app.panacea-software.com/growth ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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