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title: "Individual Placement and Support (IPS) for people with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) and/or complex Mental Health needs in Community Mental Health Teams"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-02-12"
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# Individual Placement and Support (IPS) for people with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) and/or complex Mental Health needs in Community Mental Health Teams

Buyer: NHS HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b28f

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## Summary

The NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board has announced the formal award of a contract for the provision of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services aimed at people with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) and/or complex Mental Health needs within Community Mental Health Teams. This service uses an evidence-based model of supported employment that has consistently demonstrated success for job seekers with severe and enduring mental health problems. The contract, awarded using the competitive Provider Selection Regime (PSR), will commence on 1st July 2025 for an initial period of 3 years and 9 months, with a possible extension of 2 years. The total potential value of the contract is £22,125,942, with an initial value of £15,452,825.28. The contracting authority is located in Eastleigh, UKJ3 region.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for organisations specialising in community health services and supported employment. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality mental health support and employment services will be well-suited to compete. The scoring criteria highlight the importance of quality, social value, and integration, all of which must be demonstrated to secure this contract. Additionally, subcontracting opportunities exist, making it attractive for both large and small businesses to participate, thereby fostering partnerships and collaborative efforts in the health sector.

## Notice

NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board invited tenders for the provision of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) service for people with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) and/or complex Mental Health needs in Community Mental Health Teams. IPS is an evidence-based model of supported employment. It has been rigorously trialled and has consistently outperformed all other tested forms of support for job seekers with severe and enduring mental health problems.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process. Description of the services to be provided: Individual Placement and Support (IPS) service for people with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) and/or complex Mental Health needs in Community Mental Health Teams. IPS is an evidence-based model of supported employment. It has been rigorously trialled and has consistently outperformed all other tested forms of support for job seekers with severe and enduring mental health problems. The initial lifetime value of the contract is PS15,452,825.28 with a potential additional increase of PS6,673,116.72 through possible further investment by NHSE in IPS services, as outlined in the tender documents. Total potential lifetime value of PS22,125,942. The service is will commence on 1st July 2025 for an initial period of 3 years 9 months, with an optional extension period of 2 years.

Options: 1 x 24 month extension period at the end of the initial 3 year 9 month term.

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for a period of 3 years 9 months, with the option to extend for 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004653-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,096,693 |
| Lots value | £16,096,693 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,452,825 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 5PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE SHAW TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 09:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004653-2025
- 29 Jan 2025 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002933-2025
- 30 Oct 2024 at 13:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035166-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/soepscommissioning/aspx/Home
- https://www.hantsiow.icb.nhs.uk

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