Stockton & Hartlepool Employment Connections - Individual Placement Support (SHEC IPS)

The procurement process for "Stockton & Hartlepool Employment Connections - Individual Placement Support (SHEC IPS)" is facilitated by Stockton on Tees Borough Council, with the collaboration of Hartlepool Borough Council. It falls under the public authority - sub-central government classification, focusing on health and rehabilitation services within the UKC11 region of the United Kingdom. This open procedure, identified as OPEN20251433, is in the tender stage with a notable tender period ending on 5 January 2026 and an award period concluding on 13 February 2026.

The process is designed to find service providers who can offer personalized employment support to individuals recovering from substance dependence, ultimately enhancing their recovery journey through employment. The total contract value is approximately £1,464,798, inclusive of VAT. This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in health services, rehabilitation, and employment support.

Service providers with expertise in delivering personalized intervention and managing partnerships with employers are well-positioned to participate in this procurement. The focus on social value and service integration as part of the award criteria encourages businesses with a commitment to community well-being and who have experience working with voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE) to apply. The procurement allows for contract renewals, contingent upon funding availability, providing a potentially long-term business relationship stretching to March 2031.