Scope
Reference
OPEN20251433
Description
The contract is to continue to support people, in structured treatment for substance misuse, into employment. Employment is a key motivational factor in recovery from substance use. Specialist advisors develop a network of employers to support the service e.g. with a placement or into paid employment, working with individuals to identify and realise their employment goals. The service includes the following:
• Speaking with benefits agencies on behalf of service users
• Working with the individual to find the kind of job they'd like
• Building confidence and identifying strengths
• Helping to write your CV's and getting users ready for interviews
• Talking to local employers on their behalf
• Helping users to understand their benefits and how work might affect them
• Offering ongoing support once users have started work
Contract 1. Stockton and Hartlepool Employment Connections Individual Placement Support (SHEC IPS)
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,220,665 excluding VAT
- £1,464,798 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
18 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
18 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 3 March 2026
- 10 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
10 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
4 x 12 month optional extensions
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Information about tenders
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 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
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
RECOVERY CONNECTIONS
- Companies House: 06545431
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGXM-3463-DJPV
Bedford House 1st Floor
Middlesbrough
TS1 2JR
United Kingdom
Region: UKC12 - South Teesside
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Stockton and Hartlepool Employment Connections Individual Placement Support (SHEC IPS)
Contracting authorities
Stockton on Tees Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCVQ-6435-GNMW
Dunedin House, Columbia Drive, Thornaby
Stockton on Tees
TS17 6BJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Hartlepool Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTCQ-5564-CHJP
Civic Centre, Victoria Road
Hartlepool
TS24 8AY
United Kingdom
Region: UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government