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Individual Placement Support (Substance Misuse)

Awarded to INTUITIVE THINKING SKILLS LTD

Published
Published 4 March 2026
Deadline
Closed 12 June 2026
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Overview

Suffolk County Council has awarded a contract to Intuitive Thinking Skills Ltd to deliver Individual Placement Support (IPS) services for individuals in structured community treatment for substance misuse through Turning Point. The service will provide tailored employment support to help unemployed service users and those at risk of job loss obtain and sustain meaningful work, operating from three hubs across Suffolk with potential satellite locations. The 30-month contract, valued at £1,067,445 (exclusive of VAT), runs from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2029, with an option to extend for up to 24 months.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£1,073,498
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
4 March 2026
Questions by
27 May 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Health servicesVocational rehabilitation services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,067,445
Award date
27 July 2026
Contract period
30 September 2026 → 31 March 2029
Winner
  • INTUITIVE THINKING SKILLS LTD

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    29 July 2026

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  2. Tender Update

    18 May 2026

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  3. Contract Notice

    18 May 2026

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  4. Planning Update

    10 March 2026

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  5. Prior Information Notice

    4 March 2026

    View notice ↗

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Awarded: Individual Placement Support (Substance Misuse) — won by INTUITIVE THINKING SKILLS LTD — Skim