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    ContractsIPS Fidelity Assurance Consultant - Connect to Work Programme
    Awarded contract

    IPS Fidelity Assurance Consultant - Connect to Work Programme

    Awarded
    £75.8k
    Published 6 Oct 2026

    Support local authorities to embed high-fidelity Individual Placement and Support practices within their employment services through expert consultancy and quality assurance.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· North EastPublished 6 Oct 2026· 6 days agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £75.8k
    Published 6 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £75,785
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      North East

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
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      CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 6 days ago.

    6 October 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Tees Valley Combined Authority seeks an Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Fidelity Assurance subject matter expert to support local authorities in strengthening their Connect to Work employment delivery. The consultant will work as a critical friend to help teams understand IPS fidelity principles, assess their current practice against established standards, identify areas for improvement, and implement sustainable changes that enhance service quality and employment outcomes. Key responsibilities include: evaluating IPS delivery models, highlighting strengths and risks, building shared understanding of fidelity requirements among staff, and providing practical guidance to embed evidence-based practices. This is a 12-month contract with an optional 6-month extension. The successful consultant should have demonstrated expertise in IPS implementation, experience working with local authorities, and the ability to deliver training and advisory support to multi-disciplinary teams.

    Track record

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-07815e

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