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title: "Individual Placement Service (IPS) for People with Serious Mental Illness (SMI)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04213f"
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buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST LONDON (NEL) INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB)"
published: "2023-12-04"
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# Individual Placement Service (IPS) for People with Serious Mental Illness (SMI)

Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST LONDON (NEL) INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04213f

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## Summary

The NHS North East London (NEL) Integrated Care Board (ICB) is conducting a tender process for Individual Placement and Support services. The procurement involves two lots: Lot 1 covers the London Borough of Newham, while Lot 2 includes the London Boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest. The initial contract term is 3 years, extendable for an additional 2 years. The total contract value for Lot 1 is £1,542,160 over 5 years, with a focus on providing IPS access to specific numbers of individuals annually. Lot 2 has a value of £4,469,875 over 5 years, aiming to provide access to 596 individuals per annum. The tender offers potential business opportunities in the health and social work services category within the region.

This procurement opportunity by NHS North East London (NEL) ICB presents avenues for businesses interested in providing health and social work services. The tender aims to deliver Individual Placement and Support services across selected locations including Newham and Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest. The contracting authority seeks to engage suppliers to meet specific IPS access targets over a 5-year period. Companies well-suited to compete in this tender would ideally have experience in health services provision and a capacity to deliver tailored support to individuals with serious mental illnesses. The contract offers value and growth potential for businesses looking to serve the local community and contribute to public health initiatives.

## Notice

NHS North East London (NEL) Integrated Care Board (ICB) the 'ICB' is seeking to procure Individual Placement and Support services (IPS) in the following locations: * Lot 1 - London Borough of Newham * Lot 2 - London Boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest The contracts will have an initial term of 3 years (36 months), followed by an optional extension of 2 years (24 months) at the discretion of the commissioner. Contracts to be procured: Lot 1 - Newham. * The contract value is PS308,432 annually or PS PS1,542,160 over 5 years. * To deliver IPS access to 160 people in 2024/25, 240 people in 2025/26 and 330 in 2026/27. Access increases will be subject to annual contract negotiations Lot 2 - Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest * The contract value is PS PS893,975 annually or PS4,469,875 over 5 years. * To deliver IPS access to 596 people per annum At the point of tender publication on the overall maximum value for the service is PS6,012,035. Following Central Government Announcements , it should be noted that additional funding of up to PS271,920 per annum may be available for this service. Specific commitments including funding amount and the delivery model of any additional service elements cannot yet be made but will be negotiated with the winning bidder after the point of contract award.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Newham

NHS North East London (NEL) Integrated Care Board (ICB) the 'ICB' is seeking to procure Individual Placement and Support services (IPS) in the following locations: * Lot 1 - London Borough of Newham * Lot 2 - London Boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest The contracts will have an initial term of 3 years (36 months), followed by an optional extension of 2 years (24 months) at the discretion of the commissioner. Contracts to be procured: Lot 1 - Newham * The contract value is PS308,432 annually or PS PS1,542,160 over 5 years. * To deliver IPS access to 160 people in 2024/25, 240 people in 2025/26 and 330 in 2026/27. Access increases will be subject to annual contract negotiations Lot 2 - Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest * The contract value is PS PS893,975 annually or PS4,469,875 over 5 years. * To deliver IPS access to 596 people per annum Additional information: At the point of tender publication on the overall maximum value for the service is PS6,012,035. Following Central Government Announcements , it should be noted that additional funding of up to PS271,920 per annum may be available for this service. Specific commitments including funding amount and the delivery model of any additional service elements cannot yet be made but will be negotiated with the winning bidder after the point of contract award.

Renewal: The Contract will be 3+2. The initial term is 3 years, followed by an optional extension of 2 years at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Lot 2 - London Boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest

NHS North East London (NEL) Integrated Care Board (ICB) the 'ICB' is seeking to procure Individual Placement and Support services (IPS) in the following locations: * Lot 1 - London Borough of Newham * Lot 2 - London Boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest The contracts will have an initial term of 3 years (36 months), followed by an optional extension of 2 years (24 months) at the discretion of the commissioner. Contracts to be procured: Lot 1 - Newham * The contract value is PS308,432 annually or PS PS1,542,160 over 5 years. * To deliver IPS access to 160 people in 2024/25, 240 people in 2025/26 and 330 in 2026/27. Access increases will be subject to annual contract negotiations Lot 2 - Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest * The contract value is PS PS893,975 annually or PS4,469,875 over 5 years. * To deliver IPS access to 596 people per annum Additional information: At the point of tender publication on the overall maximum value for the service is PS6,012,035. Following Central Government Announcements , it should be noted that additional funding of up to PS271,920 per annum may be available for this service. Specific commitments including funding amount and the delivery model of any additional service elements cannot yet be made but will be negotiated with the winning bidder after the point of contract award.

Renewal: The Contract will be 3+2. The initial term is 3 years, followed by an optional extension of 2 years at the sole discretion of the Authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035642-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,012,035 |
| Lots value | £6,012,035 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS NORTH EAST LONDON (NEL) INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | E15 IDA |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2023 at 13:03 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035642-2023
- 4 Dec 2023 at 10:43 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035607-2023
- 4 Dec 2023 at 10:30 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035605-2023
- 4 Dec 2023 at 09:58 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035598-2023
- 1 Dec 2023 at 21:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035583-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://northeastlondon.icb.nhs.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=1aa475f4-c366-ee11-8124-005056b64545

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