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

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

Buyer Address: 11 Broad Street West, Sheffield, UKE32, S1 2BQ, United Kingdom

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

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
12400000.0 GBP
Gross: 14880000 GBP
Published
14 Jul 2025, 19:56
Deadline
12 Aug 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85000000 - Health and social work services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Supplier/Advert

Link Description: All documents can be found via https://procontract.due-north.com/

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039767-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

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

Lot 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 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 7,413,744

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 8,896,492

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-10-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (100%)

Lot Title: Lot 2 Provision of IPS Services across Sheffield

Lot 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 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 4,942,496

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 5,930,995

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2025-10-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2028-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (100%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: All documents can be found via https://procontract.due-north.com/

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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