Framework Agreement for Connect to Work - Regional Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Services
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£12.4m
Suppliers
2
Lots
2
Published
10 Sept 2025
Description
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.
Scope
- Reference
- DN781415
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 30 Sept 2025 to 31 Mar 2028Possible extension to 31 Mar 2030
Extensions on both lots are subject to performance.
- CPV classifications
- 85000000
- Contract locations
- Yorkshire and the Humber, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 1 Mobilisation and Implementation - Lot specific 15% 2 Approach to Service 15% 3 Integration with Support Services 20% 4 Performance 20% 5 Participant Journey 15% 5 Risk and Performance Management 10% 6 Social Value 5% | quality | 100.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 2 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£7.4m
Award date
09 Sept 2025
Contract start
30 Sept 2025
Contract end
31 Mar 2028
Lots · 2 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lot 1: Delivery of an IPS Service across Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham | £7.4m | complete |
| 2 | Lot 2 Provision of IPS Services across Sheffield | £4.9m | complete |