Scope
Reference
OPEN20251433
Description
Individual Placement Support (IPS) is a 'work first' intervention which is:
• Highly personalised
• Features significant employer engagement
• Offers pre-employment support
• Offers in-work support
IPS supports people in recovery for substances (including alcohol) to find paid employment that matches their personal goals, helping them to find the right job for them.
This not only helps them into work but also contributes positively to their recovery journey.
The service is commissioned by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council (SBC) on behalf of SBC and Hartlepool Borough Council.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,220,665 excluding VAT
- £1,220,665 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Extensions are optional and are also subject to the contracting authority receiving funding from OHID. The contract term is 12 +12 + 12 +12 + 12
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
Contract locations
- UKC11 - Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Participation
Particular suitability
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
5 January 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
13 February 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 November 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Delivering the Service Model and Outcomes | Quality | 25% |
| Outreach and Partnership Working | Quality | 25% |
| Service Integration and Mobilisation | Quality | 20% |
| 4 Identifying and Responding to Need | Quality | 10% |
| Service Management and Workforce | Quality | 10% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
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