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title: "Healthy Working Life Supported Employment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b668"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Healthy Working Life Supported Employment

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b668

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## Summary

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has initiated a procurement process for the "Healthy Working Life Supported Employment" project, targeting health and social work services, amongst others. The project, funded via Connect to Work, aims to support over 9,276 residents with health conditions, disabilities, and complex barriers in securing sustainable employment across West Yorkshire. The procurement follows an open procedure with a total value of up to £23,190,000, excluding taxes. Key milestones include the tender period ending on 29th July 2026, and the contract period running from 26th October 2026 to 31st March 2030. The process is currently in the tender stage, open for submissions electronically, with the award phase concluding by 9th October 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, research and development, education, training, and community services to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Firms with expertise in delivering high-fidelity Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services will find this project particularly aligned with their offerings. The scale and scope of the contract offer potential for substantial business growth for SMEs and larger organisations capable of meeting the quality and pricing criteria outlined in the tender. Engaging in this opportunity will allow businesses to play a crucial role in fostering economic and social inclusion within the West Yorkshire community.

## Notice

Healthy Working Life Supported Employment (funded via Connect to Work) aims to enable residents with health conditions, disabilities and complex barriers to secure and maintain sustainable employment through personalised Supported Employment. The Combined Authority seeks to appoint a Lead Service Provider to establish and deliver a high-fidelity Individual Placement and Support (IPS) service across West Yorkshire. The appointed Provider will be responsible for supporting a minimum of 9,276 residents to access personalised, high-fidelity supported employment, in line with the IPS model. The total value of this opportunity is up to PS23,190,000 (excl tax).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056855-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,190,000 |
| Lots value | £23,190,000 |
| 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 | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 19:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056855-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056855-2026
  16th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106410&TID100111513&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk

## Provenance

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