--- title: "DHSC: OHID: IPS Technical Support, Accredited Training 26-29 - Lot 2" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059f7a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059f7a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059f7a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059f7a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE" published: "2026-04-01" --- # DHSC: OHID: IPS Technical Support, Accredited Training 26-29 - Lot 2 Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059f7a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059f7a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059f7a.json) ## Summary The Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC), located in London, has completed the tender process for two major contracts aimed at enhancing the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) framework in community drug and alcohol treatment services. The procurement, executed through an open procedure, includes technical support and accredited training for IPS providers from 2026 to 2029. The contracts, awarded to Social Finance Limited, focus on IPS fidelity reviews and the provision of at least 16 Level 3 IPS training places per year. These initiatives are intended to upskill staff across the UK, aiding in the professionalisation of service delivery. The initial contract period begins on 1st April 2026 and may extend until 31st March 2031 following successful business case reviews. This procurement opens substantial avenues for business growth, particularly for SMEs focusing on specialist training services and health-related business support. Social Finance Limited's involvement sets a precedent for small and medium enterprises to engage in government contracts, especially those capable of delivering high-quality training and support in health services. Businesses in the sector can further explore similar opportunities by aligning their capabilities with government objectives to improve IPS performance and achieve high fidelity standards, thereby demonstrating value and effectiveness in public health initiatives. Such engagements are vital for achieving the benchmarks outlined in the UK Drug Strategy 2021 and expanding access to essential IPS services. ## Notice This contract is to procure at least 16 places per year on an appropriate Level 3 IPS training course from 2026-27 to 2028-29 inclusive. This support will contribute to the upskilling and professionalisation of the IPS workforce working in community drug and alcohol treatment services. The Supplier will provide training, either in person or virtually, to at least 16 members of staff of IPS providers delivering in community drug and alcohol treatment services. ### Lot Information Suppliers tender submission Lot 1 Lot 1: Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Technical Support fidelity reviews. A package of implementation and technical support for IPS teams that are newly mobilising or recently established. We require at least 15 Fidelity Reviews and 30 Guided Self-Assessments to be completed per year. Options: Can be extended up to 24 months Renewal: can be extended up to 24 months Suppliers tender submission Lot 2 Lot 2 Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Accredited Training. At least 16 training places for accredited qualifications per year. Value of PS194,208 total for this lot Options: Can be extended up to 24 months Renewal: can be extended up to 24 months ### Planning Information We are sharing the draft specifications, proposed procurement approach, draft contract and timetable with the market to invite feedback from potential bidders. The objective of the preliminary market engagement is: • Understanding market capability Improving Procurement Strategy and Specification Development • Identify any barriers • Encouraging Supplier Participation and Competition The input by suppliers may help shape the final approach and procurement strategy. A questionnaire is also available for suppliers to complete, allowing them to provide comments and raise any additional questions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030464-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | 3 Nov 2025 | | Award date | 15 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | 2028-07-03 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,173,321 | | Lots value | £3,173,321 | | Awards value | £3,173,321 | | Contracts value | £3,173,321 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Pending | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 0EU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI3 Inner London - West | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SOCIAL FINANCE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 85100000 - Health services - 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services ## Release History - 1 Apr 2026 at 14:15 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030464-2026 - 1 Apr 2026 at 13:45 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030427-2026 - 19 Mar 2026 at 15:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025325-2026 - 19 Mar 2026 at 15:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025313-2026 - 16 Jan 2026 at 14:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003947-2026 - 13 Nov 2025 at 15:48 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073662-2025 - 3 Nov 2025 at 16:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070602-2025 - 22 Sep 2025 at 15:16 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058643-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030464-2026 1st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030427-2026 1st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025325-2026 19th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025313-2026 19th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003947-2026 16th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073662-2025 13th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070602-2025 3rd November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058643-2025 22nd September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://socialfinance.org.uk - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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