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# IPS Technical Support and fidelity reviews

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc405305-1e8a-4bf7-87ab-64c56f2cf094

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## Summary

The Department of Health and Social Care (London) has awarded a contract for IPS Technical Support and fidelity reviews. The procurement process was conducted openly with a tender period ending on September 8, 2023. The contract, valued at £1,145,000 inclusive of VAT, will be in effect from September 12, 2023, to March 31, 2025, with a possibility of extension. The services fall under the classification of miscellaneous business and business-related services, with specialist training services included.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those experienced in delivering technical support and training services, to engage with the Department of Health and Social Care. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organizations (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for this tender. Businesses located in England, United Kingdom, would find this contract particularly relevant due to the delivery addresses specified in the tender. The competitive process followed an open procedure above the threshold, enabling various types of businesses to participate in offering the required services.

## Notice

Delivery of IPS (Individual Placement Support) Technical Support and Implementation Services as well as Fidelity Reviews. The aim of this contract is to provide implementation and capability support to help IPS service providers to successfully offer an expanded IPS service. The key elements of this provision are: a) Operational support for mobilisation and quality improvement b) Delivery of independent fidelity reviews and guided self-assessments c) Workforce development support d) Effective reporting and monitoring Project Reference: C166204 Contract term: 12/09/2023 to 31/03/2025 (18 months). There will be a provision to extend at the absolute discretion of the Authority for a further period or periods of up to 18 months. Estimated contract value: PS954,166 (exclusive of VAT) 1,145,000 (inclusive of VAT) for the initial term and PS334,000 (exclusive of VAT) 400,800 (inclusive of VAT) for the extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0116fb37-1dd4-4399-83dd-87d05dc982aa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,145,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,145,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (LONDON) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOCIAL FINANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2023 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0116fb37-1dd4-4399-83dd-87d05dc982aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0116fb37-1dd4-4399-83dd-87d05dc982aa
  12th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f014684-303b-4d3d-8eae-b820b8d78057
  C202319 Contract IPS Technical Support 23-25v1.Redacted

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