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title: "Provision of Connect to Work: Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment for Disadvantaged Groups"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065304"
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buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-08"
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# Provision of Connect to Work: Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment for Disadvantaged Groups

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065304

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## Summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is overseeing a procurement process for the "Provision of Connect to Work: Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Supported Employment for Disadvantaged Groups." This open procedure aims to provide employment support through the Connect to Work programme, focusing on residents facing significant employment barriers. The procurement covers various lots, with contracts awarded for services to help offenders, ex-offenders, and individuals at risk of homelessness. The procurement, classified under "Other community, social and personal services," reflects Barnsley's commitment to boosting employment opportunities. Key dates include contract active status starting on 3rd June 2026 for Lot 1 and 9th June 2026 for Lot 2, both concluding on 31st March 2029. The development of these initiatives is in South Yorkshire, with awarding values of £60,000 for each lot.

This contract presents diverse growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social services and support. SMEs focused on community, health, and social work services are optimally positioned to benefit from the procurement. With Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council facilitating growth via an open procurement method, businesses can engage and expand their portfolios by contributing to social and community services. The successful bidders, Novus – Transforming Lives Limited and South Yorkshire Housing Association Limited, exemplify the kind of enterprises apt for these services, particularly those offering tailored support to disadvantaged groups. This initiative promises substantial community impact, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to enhance their involvement in socio-economic development projects.

## Notice

Barnsley Council is procuring Independent Placement and Support (IPS) services to provide employment support to out of work residents through the Connect to Work programme. IPS is designed to offer specialised and tailored support to residents experiencing significant barriers to employment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - An offender (someone who is serving a community service) or ex-offender (someone who has completed a custodial or community sentence)

Renewal: 2 x 11 month extensions

Lot 2 - A person at risk of becoming or who is currently homeless

Renewal: 2 x 11 month extensions

Lot 3 - Other disadvantaged Groups

Renewal: 2 x 11 month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053795-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £681,000 |
| Lots value | £681,000 |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | NOVUS - TRANSFORMING LIVES; SOUTH YORKSHIRE HOUSING ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79622000 - Supply services of domestic help personnel
- 79634000 - Career guidance services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
- 98513310 - Home-help services
- 98514000 - Domestic services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 12:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053795-2026
- 8 Jun 2026 at 12:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053788-2026
- 12 Feb 2026 at 15:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013046-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053795-2026
  8th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053788-2026
  8th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013046-2026
  12th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102499&TID100107715&B=
- https://www.barnsley.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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