Award

Framework Agreement for Connect to Work - Regional Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Services

  • South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

UK6: Contract award notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-055424

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0516a8 (view related notices)

Published 10 September 2025, 2:24pm



Scope

Reference

DN781415

Description

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


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 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.


Contract 1. Lot 1: Delivery of an IPS Service across Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Lots

Lot 1. Lot 1: Delivery of an IPS Service across Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Supplier

Contract value

  • £7,413,744 excluding VAT
  • £8,896,492 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

10 September 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

10 September 2025

Standstill period

  • End: 19 September 2025
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

22 September 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2028
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2031
  • 5 years, 6 months

Description of possible extension:

Subject to performance, requirements and funding.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

Contract locations

  • UKE3 - South Yorkshire

Contract 2. Lot 2 Provision of IPS Services across Sheffield

Lots

Lot 2. Lot 2 Provision of IPS Services across Sheffield

Supplier

Contract value

  • £4,942,496 excluding VAT
  • £5,930,995 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

10 September 2025

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

10 September 2025

Standstill period

  • End: 19 September 2025
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

22 September 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2028
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2031
  • 5 years, 6 months

Description of possible extension:

Subject to performance, funding and requirement.

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

Contract locations

  • UKE3 - South Yorkshire

Information about tenders

Lot 1. Lot 1: Delivery of an IPS Service across Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

  • 6 tenders received
  • 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 3 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 1 supplier awarded contracts
  • 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Unsuccessful suppliers


Lot 2. Lot 2 Provision of IPS Services across Sheffield

  • 4 tenders received
  • 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 2 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 1 supplier awarded contracts
  • 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Unsuccessful suppliers


Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Special regime

Light touch


Suppliers

EDE CARE LTD

  • Companies House: 12282867
  • Mutuals Public Register: 12282867

77 The Hides

Harlow

CM20 3QW

United Kingdom

Region: UKH35 - West Essex

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

ENDORPHINS GROUP LTD

  • Companies House: 11934523
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRHV-2412-TVBP

20 Cow Green

Halifax

HX1 1HX

United Kingdom

Region: UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

REED IN PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

  • Companies House: 00851645
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRBL-7293-HRJP

Academy Court, 94 Chancery Lane

London

WC2A 1DT

United Kingdom

Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

SHAW TRUST LIMITED(THE)

  • Companies House: 01744121
  • Charity Commission (England and Wales): 287785

Black Country House, Rounds Green Road

Oldbury

B69 2DG

United Kingdom

Region: UKG37 - Sandwell

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes

Supported employment provider: Yes

Public service mutual: No

Contract 2. Lot 2 Provision of IPS Services across Sheffield

South Yorkshire Housing Association Limited

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVQ-9737-WQYY

152 Rockingham Street

Sheffield

S1 4EB

United Kingdom

Region: UKE32 - Sheffield

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1. Lot 1: Delivery of an IPS Service across Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

THE WISE GROUP

  • Companies House: SC091095
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCRY-2173-GLGX

62 Templeton Street, Templeton Business Centre, Third Floor Doges

Glasgow

G40 1DA

United Kingdom

Region: UKM82 - Glasgow City

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes


Contracting authority

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDBT-6675-QXPN

11 Broad Street West

Sheffield

S1 2BQ

United Kingdom

Contact name: Jill Smith

Telephone: +447742499589

Email: jill.smith@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk

Region: UKE32 - Sheffield

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government