--- title: "The Growth Company Expression of Interest Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f5b3b9af-c193-4404-9c0d-277b8976cf1b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f5b3b9af-c193-4404-9c0d-277b8976cf1b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5b3b9af-c193-4404-9c0d-277b8976cf1b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5b3b9af-c193-4404-9c0d-277b8976cf1b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY" published: "2025-03-12" --- # The Growth Company Expression of Interest Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care Service Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5b3b9af-c193-4404-9c0d-277b8976cf1b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f5b3b9af-c193-4404-9c0d-277b8976cf1b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f5b3b9af-c193-4404-9c0d-277b8976cf1b.json) ## Summary The Growth Company is actively seeking expressions of interest for their bid to deliver the Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (IPSPC) service for Greater Manchester residents. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Job search services," with additional classifications in special education, training programme services, and community health services. The tender stage for this opportunity is currently ongoing, with key dates being the deadline for submission at 17:00 on Wednesday, 12th March 2025. Interested local providers must have relevant experience and submit their expressions of interest via the Panacea e-tendering platform. The project location is Manchester, North West, United Kingdom. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in IPS services and those within the VCFSE and SME sectors. The service aims to support individuals with disabilities or disadvantage in securing and maintaining employment. Businesses adept at delivering comprehensive IPS services, adhering to the IPS Fidelity Model, and experienced in vocational rehabilitation will be particularly competitive. Engaging in this contract will enhance visibility and foster strategic partnerships aimed at advancing community health and employment services within Greater Manchester. ## Notice The Growth Company is seeking to engage with key partners for our bid to Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to deliver the Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (IPSPC) service for Greater Manchester (GM) residents. We are seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from local providers with recent experience of delivering an IPS (or similar) service, on an end-to-end basis who can clearly demonstrate their knowledge and experience of working with the target cohort in line with the principles of the IPS Fidelity Model. In line with our inclusive procurement policy and the wider National Procurement Policy Statement, we welcome responses from VCFSE organisations and SMEs. The service will 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 as specific disadvantaged group. Participants will come from two distinct cohorts: 1) Out of work participants with a health condition, disability, or who are experiencing disadvantage and require assistance and support to move into employment; and 2) 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 Monday 17th March 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fbd429b-f4fb-4f7d-8b88-1bc66a7c46e4 | | 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 | 12 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 | | 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 | TLD North West (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 - 80340000 - Special education services - 80521000 - Training programme services - 80570000 - Personal development training 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 - 12 Mar 2025 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fbd429b-f4fb-4f7d-8b88-1bc66a7c46e4 - 12 Mar 2025 at 12:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b35a40ca-24ad-4057-b8c8-220d83fdd298 - 6 Mar 2025 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60fd1457-3359-4ec3-952f-5cb34dd18572 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fbd429b-f4fb-4f7d-8b88-1bc66a7c46e4 12th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b35a40ca-24ad-4057-b8c8-220d83fdd298 12th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60fd1457-3359-4ec3-952f-5cb34dd18572 6th 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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