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title: "NHS SY ICB - Individual Placement Support for Severe Mental Impairment for SMI"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06909b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-05-01"
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# NHS SY ICB - Individual Placement Support for Severe Mental Impairment for SMI

Buyer: NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06909b

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## Summary

The NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is currently in the tender stage of procuring Individual Placement Support (IPS) services for Severe Mental Impairment. This public procurement process focuses on providing employment guidance and counselling services, classified under industry categories such as Personnel Placement Services (CPV: 79610000) and Counselling Services (CPV: 85312320). The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting potential suppliers to submit their bids via the Atamis portal by 1st June 2026, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st October 2026 and initially set to run until 30th September 2029, with the possibility to extend for a further two years. Situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, this procurement process is set against the backdrop of enhancing employment opportunities as a critical recovery element for individuals with serious mental health conditions, backed by both the Department for Work and Pensions and NHS England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and employment support services to contribute to a project with substantial social impact. The contract, valued at £14,000,000 over five years if the extension is granted, is well-suited for organisations capable of delivering high-quality, cost-efficient placement and counselling services. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, reflecting the procurement's emphasis on inclusivity and local economic growth. The focus on quality and cost as award criteria, with a heavy weightage towards quality, suggests that businesses with a strong track record in service excellence will be well-positioned to succeed. This is an excellent opportunity for providers looking to expand their influence and footprint within the public health sector in the UK.

## Notice

IPS has been identified by both the DWP and NHS England as good practice in addressing recovery and unemployment. The Department for Work and Pensions Employment and Disability Strategy indicates that appropriate work is good for physical and mental health and is a major part of ensuring people with health conditions "fulfil their potential and have opportunities to play a full role in society" . Employment is now firmly recognised as a critical component of recovery for people with serious mental illness.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 year period Please note that the contract value detailed above is for the full 5 years if the extension were to be granted. The annual value for this contract will be PS2,800,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040675-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000,000 |
| Lots value | £14,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SOUTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 3FG |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79610000 - Placement services of personnel
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 14:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040675-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040675-2026
  1st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.southyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/

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