Scope
Reference
DN781415
Description
1.1. South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority have a requirement for delivery of high-quality supported employment provision in line with the aims and delivery principles of Connect to Work programme.
The Connect to Work is a five-year programme running until the end of financial year 2029/30. The initial contract will commence October 2025 to March 31.03.2028.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £12,400,000 excluding VAT
- £14,880,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years, 6 months
Description of possible extension:
Extensions on both lots are subject to performance.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKE3 - South Yorkshire
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 1
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 1
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Bidders can submit for both Lots. We will appoint Lot 1 first to the highest scoring bidder who has indicated delivery for Lot 1.
Lot 2 will then be awarded to the highest scoring bid in Lot 2 with the party who is awarded Lot 1 excluded.
We reserve the right to award both Lots to a single bidder in the event that only one bidder meets the minimum qualitative score.
Lot 1. Lot 1: Delivery of an IPS Service across Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Description
Lot 1: Delivery of an IPS Service across Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham.
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority have a requirement for delivery of high-quality supported employment provision in line with the aims and delivery principles of Connect to Work programme.
Lot value (estimated)
- £7,413,744 excluding VAT
- £8,896,492 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 Provision of IPS Services across Sheffield
Description
Lot 2 Provision of IPS Services across Sheffield .
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority have a requirement for delivery of high-quality supported employment provision in line with the aims and delivery principles of Connect to Work programme.
Lot value (estimated)
- £4,942,496 excluding VAT
- £5,930,995 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
2
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Framework is subject to conditions of participation.
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1: Delivery of an IPS Service across Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Lot 2. Lot 2 Provision of IPS Services across Sheffield
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
31 July 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 1 Mobilisation and Implementation - Lot specific 15% 2 Approach to Service 15% 3 Integration with Support Services 20% 4 Performance 20% 5 Participant Journey 15% 5 Risk and Performance Management 10%... |
Quality | 100% |
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/Supplier/Advert
All documents can be found via https://procontract.due-north.com/
Contracting authority
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDBT-6675-QXPN
11 Broad Street West
Sheffield
S1 2BQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government