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TVCA-PROC-0837 - Connect to Work IPS Fidelity Assurance Consultancy

Tees Valley Combined Authority · Local authority

In brief

Tees Valley Combined Authority awarded research work to Centre for Mental Health Training Limited on 11 October 2026.

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What the notice says

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) (the 'Contracting Authority') have awarded a contract for an Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Fidelity Assurance subject matter expert to work with local authorities to strengthen and embed fidelity aligned IPS practice within their Connect to Work delivery. The purpose of this support is to help local authority teams build a shared understanding of IPS fidelity, apply it confidently in day to day delivery, and evidence high quality practice in a consistent and sustainable way. The consultant will act as a critical friend, supporting local areas to understand their current position, identify strengths and risks across their IPS delivery model, and take practical steps to improve quality and outcomes in line with IPS principles. 12 months contract with option to extend for 6 months. For transparency, the contract start date was 12th October 2026, however there has been a delay with signing due to resource. The contract was signed on 20th October 2026.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Centre for Mental Health Training Limited (SME)£75,785
Awarded 16 September 2026
12 October 2026 to 11 October 2027

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 094118-2026
  2. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 099001-2026

Last time this was bought

TVCA-PROC-0858 - LAEP Into Community Energy Toolkit

Awarded
31 August 2026
Value
£75,000
Contract ends
31 March 2027

Matched on Tees Valley Combined Authority, the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.

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From notice 094118-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 6 October 2026, last updated 20 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 20 October 2026.