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

Awarded to SHAW TRUST LIMITED(THE), South Yorkshire Housing Association Limited

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority(buyer)

Published
Published 19 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 12 August 2025

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Overview

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has awarded a framework agreement for Connect to Work Regional Individual Placement and Support services to SHAW TRUST LIMITED and South Yorkshire Housing Association Limited for £12.35 million. The five-year programme runs until end of financial year 2029/30, with the initial contract commencing October 2025 through March 2028, delivering high quality supported employment provision aligned with Connect to Work programme aims and principles.

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Lots (2)

  • Lot 1: Delivery of an IPS Service across Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

    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.

    £7,413,744Won by South Yorkshire Housing Association Limited
  • Lot 2 Provision of IPS Services across Sheffield

    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.

    £4,942,496Won by SHAW TRUST LIMITED(THE)

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£12,400,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
19 May 2025
Questions by
31 July 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Health and social work services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£12,356,240
Award date
9 September 2025
Contract period
30 September 2025 → 31 March 2028
Contract length
2 years 6 months
Could run to
31 March 2031
Bids received
6
Winners
  • SHAW TRUST LIMITED(THE)
  • South Yorkshire Housing Association Limited

This contract ends on 31 March 2028, or 31 March 2031 if every extension is used.

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

6

Open and restricted tenders in Health and social work services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 19% received only one.

Who bid

  • South Yorkshire Housing Association LimitedWinner
  • SHAW TRUST LIMITED(THE)Winner
  • EDE CARE LTD
  • ENDORPHINS GROUP LTD
  • REED IN PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
  • THE WISE GROUP

How bids were scored

Price 0% · Quality 100%

  • Quality100%

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Market context

Typical award in Health and social work services

£186,100

Median of 14,539 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 66.4× the median.

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority in the last 12 months

40

contracts awarded, worth £905,982,974 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    10 September 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    14 July 2025

  3. Prior Information Notice

    19 May 2025

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