Individual Placement Support Service
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation TrustEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
29 January 2026
Type
services
Overview
This is a Most Suitable Provider intention to award notice for Individual Placement Support Services (IPS). The award is being made to the Shaw Trust.
The value of the contract is £2,819,466.00, and the contract duration is for 12 months starting from 01/04/2026. This is a intention to award notice for the Most Suitable Provider Process under the Provider Selection Regime, to Shaw Trust for Individual Placement Support Services.
These services aim to help SMI patients in seeking and retaining meaningful employment. The value of this contract is £2,819,466.00, and this is an existing provider.
Additional details
The provision of the services is planned to be provided from 01/04/2026 to 31/03/2027. Contract is not yet awarded, selected as yes for system compatibility.
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Award Details
Shaw Trust
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Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation TrustKey Dates
Published
29 January 2026
Submission deadline
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Notice type
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