Individual Placement Support Services

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a provider to deliver Individual Placement Support (IPS) Services through a competitive procurement under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).

The contract will provide Individual Placement Support Services from 2027 to 2030. Full details of the service requirements are contained within the procurement documentation available via the Atamis portal.

The initial contract will run for three years, with the option to extend for a further two one-year periods, subject to available funding. The Trust has confirmed that funding and access target figures are currently awaiting confirmation from the Integrated Care Board (ICB) and will be shared with the successful provider when available. For the purposes of this procurement, bidders should use the figures provided within the tender documentation for evaluation.

Contract Information

Buyer – University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Deadline – 14 September 2026

Contract Value – £11,526,734 (excluding VAT)

Delivery Length – Three-year contract (2027–2030) with the option to extend for up to a further two years (1+1), subject to available funding.

Tender Link – https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Evaluation Criteria

Price is not the only award criterion. Full evaluation criteria are detailed within the procurement documentation.

Regulatory Requirements

The procurement is being conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The Contract Notice confirms that the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this procurement.

This opportunity reflects continued investment in Individual Placement Support services, with a long-term contract intended to support service delivery across the commissioning area through a Provider Selection Regime competitive process.

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