DHSC: OHID: IPS Technical Support and fidelity reviews and training 26/29
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£3.2m
Suppliers
1
Lots
2
Published
16 Jan 2026
Description
A preliminary market engagement was held in October 2025 to share the draft specifications, proposed procurement approach, draft contract, and timetable, and to invite feedback from potential bidders. The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking to commission an external partner to deliver the Provision of Lot 1 Individual Placement and Support (IPS) technical and implementation support, fidelity reviews, and Lot 2 Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Accredited training . For the next 3 financial years 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29. The intention is to commission, in two lots but as part of one exercise: Lot 1: A package of implementation and technical support for IPS teams that are newly mobilising or recently established, and approximately 135 IPS fidelity reviews or guided self-assessments (45 per year) Lot 2: Approximately 60 training places for accredited qualifications (at least 16 per year). This is in line with the
Scope
- Reference
- C395516
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2029
- CPV classifications
- 79900000805100008514000085100000
- Contract locations
- London, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHSC: OHID: IPS Technical Support and fidelity reviews 26/27 | Quality Evaluation 100% - an evaluation of the responses to the award questionnaire (Technical Envelope including Social Value question). PQP Assessment - a price per quality point evaluation. This evaluation is to determine the best value for money by considering both the price and the quality of the bid. The price per quality evaluation assesses the value for money of a service by considering its price in relation to its quality. The lower the price per quality evaluation, the better the value for money it offers. Tenderers' pricing will not be compared against each other directly but will be assessed based on their achieved quality weighting. | quality | 100.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Financial Insurances
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£3.2m
Award date
15 Jan 2026
Contract start
31 Mar 2026
Contract end
31 Mar 2029
Lots · 2 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suppliers tender submission Lot 1 | £3.0m | complete |
| Lot 2 | Suppliers tender submission Lot 2 | £233k | complete |