AwardedAwarded 31 March 2026
Stockton and Hartlepool Employment Connections Individual Placement Support (SHEC IPS)
Stockton on Tees Borough Council · Local authority
In brief
Stockton on Tees Borough Council awarded healthcare and care work to Recovery Connections on 31 March 2026.
The notice gives a value of £1,220,665 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 1 year, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
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What the notice says
The contract is to support people, in structured treatment for substance misuse, into employment. Employment is a key motivational factor in recovery from substance use. Specialist advisors develop a network of employers to support the service e.g. with a placement or into paid employment, working with individuals to identify and realise their employment goals. The service includes the following:
Speaking with benefits agencies on behalf of service users
Working with the individual to find the kind of job they'd like
Building confidence and identifying strengths
Helping to write CV's and getting users ready for interviews
Talking to local employers on their behalf
Helping users to understand their benefits and how work might affect them
Offering ongoing support once users have started work
OHID grant funding is specifically for this service. Stockton commissions the service on behalf of Stockton and Hartlepool Borough Councils.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Recovery Connections (SME) 1 bid received | £1,220,665 | Awarded 18 February 2026 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 079235-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 079240-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 014967-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 051594-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 079235-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 3 December 2025, last updated 1 June 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.