Scope
Reference
C395516
Description
A preliminary market engagement was held in October 2025 to share the draft specifications, proposed procurement approach, draft contract, and timetable, and to invite feedback from potential bidders.
The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking to commission an external partner to deliver the Provision of Lot 1 Individual Placement and Support (IPS) technical and implementation support, fidelity reviews, and Lot 2 Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Accredited training . For the next 3 financial years 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29.
The intention is to commission, in two lots but as part of one exercise:
Lot 1: A package of implementation and technical support for IPS teams that are newly mobilising or recently established, and approximately 135 IPS fidelity reviews or guided self-assessments (45 per year)
Lot 2: Approximately 60 training places for accredited qualifications (at least 16 per year).
This is in line with the
Lot 1. Suppliers tender submission Lot 1
Description
Lot 1: Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Technical Support fidelity reviews. A package of implementation and technical support for IPS teams that are newly mobilising or recently established. We require at least 15 Fidelity Reviews and 30 Guided Self-Assessments to be completed per year.
Lot Lot 2. Suppliers tender submission Lot 2
Description
Lot 2 Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Accredited Training. At least 16 training places for accredited qualifications per year. Value of £194,208 total for this lot
Contract 1. DHSC: OHID: IPS Technical Support and fidelity reviews and training 26/29
Lots
Lot 1. Suppliers tender submission Lot 1
Lot Lot 2. Suppliers tender submission Lot 2
Supplier
Contract value
- £3,173,321 excluding VAT
- £3,807,985.20 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 27 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
29 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
option to extend
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85100000 - Health services
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Suppliers tender submission Lot 1
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot Lot 2. Suppliers tender submission Lot 2
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Social Finance Limited
- Companies House: 06402143
87 Vauxhall Walk,
London
SE11 5HJ
United Kingdom
Email: info@socialfinance.org.uk
Website: http://socialfinance.org.uk
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. DHSC: OHID: IPS Technical Support and fidelity reviews and training 26/29
Contracting authority
Department of Health & Social Care
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQG-9965-CHZR
39 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0EU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Jay Bains
Telephone: 02071047545
Email: ccsinbox@dhsc.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government