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Framework Agreement for Connect to Work - Regional Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Services

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 01:56.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

SHAW TRUST LIMITED(THE)

Matched by number
Published award value
£4.9m
Awarded
9 Sept 2025
Award ID
2
Status
pending
Identifier
GB-COH 01744121
Location
Oldbury, UKG37, B69 2DG, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV85000000 — Health and social work services

Lots

  • Lot 1: Delivery of an IPS Service across Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham£7.4m
  • Lot 2 Provision of IPS Services across Sheffield£4.9m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DN781415
Status
complete
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lot Details

Award Criteria Details
Bidders can submit for both Lots. We will appoint Lot 1 first to the highest scoring bidder who has indicated delivery for Lot 1. Lot 2 will then be awarded to the highest scoring bid in Lot 2 with the party who is awarded Lot 1 excluded. We reserve the right to award both Lots to a single bidder in the event that only one bidder meets the minimum qualitative score.
Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
1
Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier
1

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Type
closed
Method
withReopeningCompetition
Description
Framework is subject to conditions of participation.
Maximum Participants
2

Expected award period

Ends
9 Sept 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
12 Aug 2025, 12:00

Communication

Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025, 23:59

Enquiry period

Ends
31 Jul 2025, 17:00

Special regime

lightTouch

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1: Delivery of an IPS Service across Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Status
complete
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Lot 1: Delivery of an IPS Service across Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham. 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.

Value

Amount
7,413,744
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
8,896,492

Renewal

Description
Extensions on both lots are subject to performance.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
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%

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Oct 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2030, 23:59
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2 Provision of IPS Services across Sheffield
Status
complete
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
Lot 2 Provision of IPS Services across Sheffield . 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.

Value

Amount
4,942,496
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
5,930,995

Renewal

Description
Extensions on both lots are subject to performance.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
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%

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
100
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Oct 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2030, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 4
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 5
Region
UKG
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 6
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 7
Region
UKI
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 8
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 9
Region
UKK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 10
Region
UKE3
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE3
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
L-1
Description
All documents can be found via https://procontract.due-north.com/
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 3
Id
039767-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
14 Jul 2025, 20:56

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
022522-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
19 May 2025, 11:22

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
30 May 2025, 23:59
Description
A market briefing event is taking place on Tuesday via Teams. Please email neil.wilkinson1@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk to request an invite to the event. Attendance at the event is not mandatory and will not exclude bidders from responding to the opportunity when it is published. It is expected the tender documents will be published in full late June 2025.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PDBT-6675-QXPN
Name
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKE32
Country
GB
Locality
Sheffield
Postal Code
S1 2BQ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
11 Broad Street West

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PDBT-6675-QXPN
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Jill Smith
Telephone
+447742499589
Organisation 2
Id
GB-COH-12282867
Name
EDE CARE LTD

Roles

tenderer

Address

Region
UKH35
Country
GB
Locality
Harlow
Postal Code
CM20 3QW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
77 The Hides

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
12282867
Scheme
GB-COH

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
12282867
Scheme
GB-MPR
Organisation 3
Id
GB-COH-11934523
Name
ENDORPHINS GROUP LTD

Roles

tenderer

Address

Region
UKE44
Country
GB
Locality
Halifax
Postal Code
HX1 1HX
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
20 Cow Green

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
sme

Identifier

Id
11934523
Scheme
GB-COH

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PRHV-2412-TVBP
Scheme
GB-PPON
Organisation 4
Id
GB-COH-00851645
Name
REED IN PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Roles

tenderer

Address

Region
UKI31
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
WC2A 1DT
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Academy Court, 94 Chancery Lane

Details

Vcse
No
Scale
large

Identifier

Id
00851645
Scheme
GB-COH

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PRBL-7293-HRJP
Scheme
GB-PPON
Organisation 5
Id
GB-COH-SC091095
Name
THE WISE GROUP

Roles

tenderer

Address

Region
UKM82
Country
GB
Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G40 1DA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
62 Templeton Street, Templeton Business Centre, Third Floor Doges

Details

Vcse
Yes
Scale
large

Identifier

Id
SC091095
Scheme
GB-COH

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PCRY-2173-GLGX
Scheme
GB-PPON
Organisation 6
Id
GB-PPON-PHVQ-9737-WQYY
Name
South Yorkshire Housing Association Limited

Roles

supplier
tenderer

Address

Region
UKE32
Country
GB
Locality
Sheffield
Postal Code
S1 4EB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
152 Rockingham Street

Details

Vcse
Yes
Scale
large
Sheltered Workshop
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
PHVQ-9737-WQYY
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Organisation 7
Id
GB-COH-01744121
Name
SHAW TRUST LIMITED(THE)

Roles

supplier
tenderer

Address

Region
UKG37
Country
GB
Locality
Oldbury
Postal Code
B69 2DG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Black Country House, Rounds Green Road

Details

Vcse
Yes
Scale
large
Sheltered Workshop
Yes
Public Service Mission Organization
No

Identifier

Id
01744121
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
287785
Scheme
GB-CHC

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Date
10 Sept 2025, 00:00
Title
Lot 1: Delivery of an IPS Service across Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham
Status
pending
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
10 Sept 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE3
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services

Value

Amount
7,413,744
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
8,896,492

Renewal

Description
Subject to performance, requirements and funding.

Documents

Entry 1
Id
055424-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
10 Sept 2025, 14:24

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-PPON-PHVQ-9737-WQYY
Name
South Yorkshire Housing Association Limited

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
22 Sept 2025, 23:59

Related lots

1

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Oct 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2031, 23:59

Standstill Period

Ends
19 Sept 2025, 23:59
Award 2
Id
2
Date
10 Sept 2025, 00:00
Title
Lot 2 Provision of IPS Services across Sheffield
Status
pending
Has Renewal
Yes
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
10 Sept 2025, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE3
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Health and social work services

Value

Amount
4,942,496
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
5,930,995

Renewal

Description
Subject to performance, funding and requirement.

Documents

Entry 1
Id
055424-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
awardNotice
Published
10 Sept 2025, 14:24

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-01744121
Name
SHAW TRUST LIMITED(THE)

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Status
scheduled
Due
22 Sept 2025, 23:59

Related lots

2

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2028, 23:59
Starts
1 Oct 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
31 Mar 2031, 23:59

Standstill Period

Ends
19 Sept 2025, 23:59

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Sheffield · UKE32 · S1 2BQ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE3 · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKG · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKI · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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