Scope
Reference
PAN3317
Description
Leicester City Council invites tenders from suitably qualified Suppliers to deliver the Connect to Work IPS provision across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The IPS provision support people with health conditions, disabilities or other barriers to move into and sustain paid employment. The service will be delivered using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model for both Out of Work and In Work (Retention) eligible people, an evidence-based approach that integrates employment support within health and community services.
LCC is the lead Accountable Body for this Connect to Work Provision in Leicester in association with Leicestershire County Council and Rutland County Council and LCC shall be working with these three constituent Local Authorities and be responsible for the commissioning and procurement of the Connect to Work delivery.
The requirement is divided into three Lots each providing identical services as follows:
Lot 1 - Leicester
The Supplier will deliver the IPS provision for residents who are eligible within the Leicester City Council Local Authority boundary.
Lot 2 - Leicestershire
The Supplier will deliver the IPS provision for residents who are eligible within the Leicestershire County Council Local Authority boundary.
Lot 3 - Rutland
The Supplier will deliver the IPS provision for residents who are eligible within the Rutland County Council Authority boundary.
The lotting structure and allocations stated above, as part of this tender shall remain fixed and unchanged for the full duration of the contracts. Any Local Government reorganisation, boundary changes, or transfer of authority shall have no impact to the above lotting arrangements and the above will continue to apply in full for the full term of the Contracts.
The proposed contract will be for a maximum of four years to 31 March 2030.
Further information about the opportunity can be found in the tender documentation. Submissions must be received by 12:00 noon on 12 February 2026 at the very latest via the EastMidsTenders portal: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html.
Late submissions and those received by any other means will not be accepted. Any queries/questions regarding this opportunity must be received via the ProContract portal only.
To assist potential Suppliers, the link, https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ provides helpful user guides on using the ProContract portal.
Furthermore, Suppliers will be required to register on the Central Digital Platform (a Find a Tender service). To assist prospective Suppliers, Cabinet Office have published video guides with accompanying PDF user manuals which will help Suppliers understand and navigate the platform, including how to register, upload organisational information and search and bid for opportunities. Please click on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/information-and-guidance-for-suppliers
Total value (estimated)
- £8,742,500 excluding VAT
- £8,742,500 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 March 2026 to 31 March 2030
- 4 years, 16 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Lot constraints
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
The requirement is divided into three Lots each providing identical services as follows:
Lot 1 - Leicester
The Supplier will deliver the IPS provision for residents who are eligible within the Leicester City Council Local Authority boundary.
Lot 2 - Leicestershire
The Supplier will deliver the IPS provision for residents who are eligible within the Leicestershire County Council Local Authority boundary.
Lot 3 - Rutland
The Supplier will deliver the IPS provision for residents who are eligible within the Rutland County Council Authority boundary.
Suppliers shall note that Lot 1 will be awarded separately and will not be awarded to the same Supplier as Lots 2 and/or 3. Therefore, Suppliers applying for more than one Lot will be required to rank their order of preference should their submission be deemed as the most advantageous tender for more than one Lot.
Not the same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Leicester
Description
The Supplier will deliver the IPS provision for residents who are eligible within the Leicester City Council Local Authority boundary.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,633,525 excluding VAT
- £4,633,525 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKF21 - Leicester
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Leicestershire
Description
The Supplier will deliver the IPS provision for residents who are eligible within the Leicestershire County Council Local Authority boundary.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,671,850 excluding VAT
- £3,671,850 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Rutland
Description
The Supplier will deliver the IPS provision for residents who are eligible within the Rutland County Council Authority boundary.
Lot value (estimated)
- £437,125 excluding VAT
- £437,125 including VAT
Contract locations
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 - Leicester
Lot 2. Lot 2 - Leicestershire
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Rutland
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 January 2026, 12:00am
Tender submission deadline
12 February 2026, 12:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality |
Quality | 90.00% |
| Price | Price |
Price | 10.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=37f4232b-a5ec-f011-813c-005056b64545
Please follow the above address to obtain the tender documentation
Technical specifications to be met
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=37f4232b-a5ec-f011-813c-005056b64545
Please follow above link
Contracting authorities
Leicester City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRT-5737-VBQD
City Hall
Leicester
LE1 1FZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKF21 - Leicester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Leicestershire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNHT-9235-VXDV
County Hall
Leicester
LE3 8RA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mr Paul Fleming
Email: Paul.Fleming@leics.gov.uk
Website: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Rutland County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQJ-3429-NZWQ
Catmos House
Oakham
LE15 6HP
United Kingdom
Email: HMcHugo@rutland.gov.uk
Website: https://www.rutland.gov.uk/
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government