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title: "Framework Agreement for Connect to Work - Regional Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0516a8"
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published: "2025-09-10"
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# Framework Agreement for Connect to Work - Regional Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Services

Buyer: SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0516a8

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## Summary

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has awarded contracts under the Framework Agreement for the Connect to Work programme, focusing on Regional Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Services. This procurement targets the delivery of high-quality supported employment services and was carried out using an open procedure. The process moved through the Planning stage and into the Award stage by September 2025, with contracts commencing in October 2025 and set to last until March 2028. The procurement is split into two lots: Lot 1 covers services across Barnsley, Doncaster, and Rotherham, while Lot 2 focuses on Sheffield. The procurement aligns with the goals of the Connect to Work programme, aimed at supporting individuals with health conditions in gaining and maintaining employment. The category of services falls under health and social work, and the geographical focus is the UKE3 region of the United Kingdom.

The Connect to Work tender offers rich opportunities for SMEs and large organisations, particularly those with experience in providing employment support services. Businesses that can deliver high-quality, integrated employment support services will find this framework beneficial for growth. The procurement was structured to encourage diverse participation, with SMEs and VCSEs encouraged to apply. The framework agreement facilitates competition by allowing multiple suppliers, with awards pending for notable suppliers like South Yorkshire Housing Association Limited and Shaw Trust Limited. Engaging in this framework provides businesses with the opportunity to contribute to meaningful social outcomes and potentially secure a long-term governmental partnership.

## Notice

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority have a requirement for delivery of high quality supported employment provision in line with the aims and delivery principles of Connect to Work programme. The Connect to Work is a five-year programme running until the end of financial year 2029/30. The initial contract will commence October 2025 to March 31.03.2028.

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Delivery of an IPS Service across Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Lot 1: Delivery of an IPS Service across Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham. South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority have a requirement for delivery of high-quality supported employment provision in line with the aims and delivery principles of Connect to Work programme.

Renewal: Extensions on both lots are subject to performance.

Lot 2 Provision of IPS Services across Sheffield

Lot 2 Provision of IPS Services across Sheffield . South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority have a requirement for delivery of high-quality supported employment provision in line with the aims and delivery principles of Connect to Work programme.

Renewal: Extensions on both lots are subject to performance.

### Planning Information

A market briefing event is taking place on Tuesday via Teams. Please email neil.wilkinson1@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk to request an invite to the event.
Attendance at the event is not mandatory and will not exclude bidders from responding to the opportunity when it is published. 
It is expected the tender documents will be published in full late June 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055424-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,400,000 |
| Lots value | £12,356,240 |
| Awards value | £12,356,240 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH YORKSHIRE MAYORAL COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE3 South Yorkshire, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | SHAW TRUST LIMITED(THE; SOUTH YORKSHIRE HOUSING ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2025 at 13:24 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055424-2025
- 14 Jul 2025 at 19:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039767-2025
- 19 May 2025 at 10:22 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022522-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055424-2025
  10th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039767-2025
  14th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022522-2025
  19th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Supplier/Advert
  All documents can be found via https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edecarelimited.co.uk
- http://www.reedinpartnership.co.uk
- http://www.shawtrust.org.uk
- http://www.syha.co.uk/
- https://endorphins.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.thewisegroup.co.uk/

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