Individual Placement Support (IPS)
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The University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process titled "Individual Placement Support (IPS)" under the Health services sector. This selective procurement follows a restricted procedure as per the Provider Selection Regime. The tender process aims to award contracts for providing support services that help patients with serious mental illnesses gain and maintain employment, aligned with NHS England and IPS Grow targets.
The procurement is valued at £2,819,466 and focuses on a service period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with submissions accepted until 12th January 2026. The project targets services to be delivered across the UK, with Birmingham being a significant location as the NHS Trust's base. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in mental health services, particularly those with capabilities in supporting patient employment initiatives.
Companies experienced in providing bespoke health services and compliant with the Provider Selection Regime will find this tender particularly appealing. There's an emphasis on price as a criterion, suggesting competitive services with cost-effective solutions will be prioritised. Suitable businesses should consider engaging through the specified electronic submission method to make their capabilities known to the awarding authority.
The contract offers a strategic chance to establish or strengthen partnerships with a leading NHS Trust, fostering growth and expansion within the healthcare services industry.
This is an intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) route under the Provider Selection Regime).
This is a provider selection regime process for Individual Placement Support Services.<br/><br/> The services looks to provide patients with seriously mental illnesses acquire and maintain employment, working in line with NHSE and IPS Grow targets. <br/><br/>Further information around the service can be found in the specifcation, which can be provided by the authority upon request, and was provided to any and all providers during PME. Additional information: This is an intention to follow most suitable provider procedure notice for IPS services.
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The contract period is one year.
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