Individual Placement & Support (Substance Use)

Leicestershire County Council

Published: Aug 28, 2026

Updated: Aug 28, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the social protection, health and medical services and governance and public administration sectors, with a focus on Procurement Reform. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 975,000. Proposals must be submitted before September 25, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the social protection sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Leicestershire County Council (as lead authority and on behalf of Rutland County Council District Council) is responsible for commissioning in the administrative areas of Leicestershire and Rutland for the provision of Individual Placement & Support (Substance Use) in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations 2024 and the Procurement Act 2023. The service will be available to adults (aged 18 and over) receiving structured treatment for drugs and/or alcohol within Leicestershire and Rutland’s Integrated Substance Use Treatment Service. Eligible individuals will be those who are out of work or at risk from losing their employment and are entitled to work in the United Kingdom. The aim is to deliver a fully utilised IPS provision across Leicestershire & Rutland, which adheres to the IPS approach and meets the needs of individuals in treatment, including consideration of their treatment and recovery journey, their individual preferences for work and the personalised support they might need. The Provider will also need to have consideration of the rurality of the area and the barriers to accessing support and employment that may create. The purpose is to support those individuals to find and sustain meaningful paid work. IPS should also be person centred, offer pre-employment support and guidance, as well as in-work support to ensure long-term job retention. The IPS model also follows eight principles, and a 25-item fidelity scale which the Provider will be expected to meet.  Aim to get people into paid, competitive employment  Is open to all those who want to work  Find jobs consistent with people’s preferences  Works at pace  Teams are embedded in and integrated with the treatment services  Employer engagement  Provide ongoing, individualised support for the person and their employer  Benefits advice is included The contract value for the initial 2 years is £463,190 (year 1 allocation is £228,215 and year 2 allocation is £234,975. If future funding is agreed by central government, the Councils anticipate the total contract value (for 4 years) to be approximately up to £975,000. Any agreed increases to the Maximum Annual Funding shall only become binding if incorporated into the Contract pursuant to Clause B23 (Variation), please refer to ‘Doc 03 Contract Term & Conditions’.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 28, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 082262-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Leicestershire County Council

Leicestershire County Council has issued 596 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 11 currently open and 540 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Education & Training, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 28, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £975,000 - £975,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 082262-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 25, 2026. You have 27 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Leicestershire County Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Social Protection & Welfare sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.