---
title: "Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ad39"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-10"
---

# Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Service

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ad39

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of an Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Service aimed at residents affected by substance misuse. The council, a sub-central government public authority, located at County Hall, St Anne's Crescent, Lewes, has awarded the contract to Southdown Housing Association Ltd. The contract, which falls under the services category and specifically targets health and social work services, will be operational from 4th June 2026 to 31st March 2029. The procurement, conducted under a direct award method below the threshold, did not involve competition, adhering to the UK's light touch procurement regulations. The total contracted amount is £535,483, with the process aligned with the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract represents a significant business opportunity for providers in the health and social services sector, particularly those focused on supporting vulnerable populations. Large enterprises such as Southdown Housing Association, which has proven capabilities in the social service domain, are prime candidates for such contracts. Additionally, businesses that specialise in employment support services, especially for individuals dealing with substance-related challenges, stand to gain long-term growth by participating in similar future tenders. The emphasis on direct support and employment retention outlines clear opportunities for specialised service providers to deliver impactful community services within East Sussex.

## Notice

A direct Award for a contract to deliver provision of an employment support service for those affected by substance misuse to secure and retain competitive employment in East Sussex.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054578-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £535,483 |
| Contracts value | £535,483 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHDOWN HOUSING ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 09:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054578-2026
- 4 Jun 2026 at 10:34 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052706-2026
- 4 Jun 2026 at 10:17 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052684-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054578-2026
  10th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052706-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052684-2026
  4th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.southdown.org

## Provenance

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