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title: "Individual Placement Support (IPS) Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048996"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2024-09-24"
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# Individual Placement Support (IPS) Service

Buyer: NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048996

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## Summary

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of Individual Placement Support (IPS) Service. The procurement is split into two lots, each covering distinct geographical areas: Lot 1 (Cheshire East, Cheshire West, and Wirral) and Lot 2 (Merseyside, Halton, and Warrington). The objective is to support individuals with complex mental health issues by enhancing their quality of life and promoting sustainable employment. The tender is set to close on 17 October 2024, with an estimated contract value of £13,075,000, including an optional 24-month extension for satisfactory performance. Interested suppliers must adhere to detailed submission criteria and the procurement utilizes an open procedure method.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in social work and related services. Enterprises equipped to provide dedicated mental health support and employment facilitation services can benefit greatly. The contract's significant value and extended duration are ideal for both established providers looking to expand their services and new entrants aiming to establish a footprint in the public healthcare sector. By addressing specific regional needs through a structured service provision, successful bidders will not only contribute to societal welfare but also achieve considerable business growth and stability.

## Notice

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is looking to procure Individual Placement Support Service. The proposed contracting model for this service is to set up dedicated service provision at sub regional level. The main objective is to enable people with complex mental health problems to be able to enjoy a good quality of life, reduce health inequalities, remain independent and in control, achieve sustainable paid employment, and support each individual's recovery.

### Lot Information

Cheshire and Wirral

The proposed IPS contract is split into two lots, Lot 1 Service is to cover the following place areas. 1. Cheshire East 2. Cheshire West 3. Wirral

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 24 months, subject to satisfactory performance.

Merseyside, Halton and Warrington

The proposed IPS contract is split into two lots, Lot 2 Service is to cover the following place areas. 1. Halton 2. Knowsley 3. Liverpool 4. Sefton 5. St Helens 6. Warrington

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 24 months, subject to satisfactory performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030542-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | 15 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,075,000 |
| Lots value | £13,075,000 |
| 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 CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Additional buyers | NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB) |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD6 Cheshire, TLD7 Merseyside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2024 at 22:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030542-2024
- 9 Aug 2024 at 15:25 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025298-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-terms-and-conditions-for-the-procurement-of-non-clinical-goods-and-services/#heading-4

## Provenance

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