--- title: "Kent and Medway Individual Placement and Support Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058cfb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058cfb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058cfb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058cfb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2025-12-03" --- # Kent and Medway Individual Placement and Support Service Buyer: NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058cfb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058cfb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058cfb.json) ## Summary NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board is progressing through the award stage of a procurement process for the "Kent and Medway Individual Placement and Support Service" under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The procurement focuses on health services within Kent & Medway, with the PSR competitive process aimed at providing support services to adults with Serious Mental Illness. The initial contract term is set from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with potential extension until March 2031, subject to evaluation. The standstill period allows for representations until 16th December 2025, following the decision to proceed, made on 2nd December 2025. The procurement method is open, allowing for electronic submissions, and is governed by specific regulations excluding general procurement act provisions. The procurement represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations experienced in health services delivery. Suitably qualified providers will be essential in addressing health inequalities and facilitating patient choice through innovation, integration, and service sustainability. The focus on achieving better outcomes in mental health employment signifies a high demand for expertise in evidence-based approaches. Businesses that can demonstrate value alongside quality, social value impact, and collaborative capabilities will be well-positioned to succeed. With a contract valued over £13 million, participation encourages long-term investment in community health services and improvements, thus fostering strategic partnerships and sustainable service models. ## Notice NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board are undertaking a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process and are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to bid for a Individual Placement and Support Service in Kent and Medway. The contract duration will be for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years as required. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS Kent & Medway Integrated Care Board are undertaking a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process and are inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to bid for a Individual Placement and Support Service in Kent and Medway. The contract duration will be for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years as required. Individual Placement Support Service across Kent & Medway is for adults 18+ with a Serious Mental Illness which delivers high quality care and identifies and addresses health inequalities. Individual Placement and Support is an evidence-based approach that helps people with severe mental illness (SMI) to achieve meaningful, paid employment as part of their recovery journey. IPS offers intensive, person-centred support to help individuals choose secure, and sustain the right job--often within just weeks of referral. Ongoing support is provided to both the employee and employer, ensuring a strong foundation for long-term success Individual Placement Support Service is rooted in eight internationally recognised principles, including: A focus on paid, competitive employment (not volunteering or sheltered work) Zero exclusion - anyone who wants to work is eligible Integration with mental health teams, ensuring a joined-up approach to care and support IPS achieves significantly better outcomes than traditional vocational services. Studies show that IPS helps more people return to work faster, earn more, remain in work longer, and spend less time in hospital. This is why IPS is recommended by NICE as a core intervention in mental health services. This notice is an Intention to award a contract under the Competitive Process. The lifetime value of the contract is expected to be PS13,228,032.00 The initial term of the contract will be between 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with the option to extend to up to 31st March 2031 This contract relates to an existing service with the intention to award being made to an existing provider. Options: Contract may be extended for up to 2 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079201-2025 | | 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 | 3 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,307,790 | | Lots value | £13,307,790 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £13,228,032 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME15 6NB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | High Street | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SHAW TRUST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 3 Dec 2025 at 09:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079201-2025 - 22 Aug 2025 at 13:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050929-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.england.nhs.uk/ - https://www.england.nhs.uk// - https://www.kentandmedway.icb.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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