--- title: "Individual Placement Services for Birmingham, Solihull and Coventry" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e968e22f-5093-4a40-8ed5-dc7f48c86394" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e968e22f-5093-4a40-8ed5-dc7f48c86394" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e968e22f-5093-4a40-8ed5-dc7f48c86394.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e968e22f-5093-4a40-8ed5-dc7f48c86394.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS" published: "2020-12-17" --- # Individual Placement Services for Birmingham, Solihull and Coventry Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e968e22f-5093-4a40-8ed5-dc7f48c86394 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e968e22f-5093-4a40-8ed5-dc7f48c86394) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e968e22f-5093-4a40-8ed5-dc7f48c86394.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Individual Placement Services for Birmingham, Solihull and Coventry" is initiated by NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands, aiming to enhance employment support services in the West Midlands region. Currently in the planning stage, this tender seeks to engage the market regarding the implementation of Individual Placement Services over a period starting from April 2021 to March 2022, with the possibility of extensions. The engagement end date for interested providers to submit their feedback is set for 8th January 2021. This procurement falls under the Health and social work services industry category, and it is crucial for businesses in this sector to take note of these upcoming opportunities. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on health and social care services, particularly those that can cater to vulnerable groups, such as individuals at risk of homelessness or those with disabilities such as autism or ADHD. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate due to the emphasis on community-led solutions. By engaging in the market engagement survey, providers can influence the forthcoming procurement and potentially secure contracts that contribute to the wellbeing of local communities while fostering business growth. ## Notice ***This advert is for a market engagement survey only*** NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU, acting on behalf of West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) are looking to put in place Individual Placement Services across Birmingham, Solihull and Coventry to complement the existing services in the Black Country. Over the last 3 years, the West Midlands Combined Authority have been working with NHS England, the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), and the Department of Health (DH) to trial Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services in primary and community care settings. The aim was to test if this model can deliver a transformational improvement in employment, health, and wellbeing outcomes for people out of work with a self-defined long-term health condition or disability. The trial has successfully been delivered and a national evaluation is due to be published In the Spring of 2022. IPS services continue to run within the Black Country footprint, however the WMCA are now looking to expand services into Birmingham and Solihull and Coventry. There will also be a focus on exploring the effectiveness of IPS interventions for specific vulnerable groups including those who are at risk of becoming homeless, have autism or ADHD or are subject to Community Treatment Sentence Requirement. It is anticipated that the service will run from April 2021 until March 2022 with the possibility of further contract extensions of up to 3 years in 12-month increments. In order to understand market appetite for the provision of such a service, the Commissioner is looking for interested providers to give feedback on the proposed service by completing a survey. Interested providers can find further information and the survey by accessing the associated material which can be located on the Arden & Greater East Midlands CSU's e-tendering solution, EU Supply. In order to access this, providers are advised to make use of the link which can be found below. Providers should ensure that they provide any feedback they may have via the EU Supply portal by 8th January 2021 at 1700hrs. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75478fb6-8218-46e6-a16d-567f78d30c03 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Jan 2021 | | 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS | | Locality | WEST BROMWICH | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B70 9LD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | West Bromwich Central | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 17 Dec 2020 at 17:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75478fb6-8218-46e6-a16d-567f78d30c03 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75478fb6-8218-46e6-a16d-567f78d30c03 17th December 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/35947/0/0?returnUrl=ctm/Supplier/publictenders&b=AGCSU Link to Market Engagement Questionnaire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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