NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to express their interest in delivering a Individual Placement and Support Service.

The aim of this service is to deliver an individual placement and support employment service for people with severe mental health issues, based in secondary mental health teams in Norfolk and Waveney. The employment specialist will work in close collaboration with clinical staff. They will also work with employers to seek employment opportunities for individuals and with any individuals who express an interest in employment to achieve an employment outcome.

This is a 5 year contract with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. The maximum annual value is £1,275,582 per annum, £6,377,910 over the initial 5-year contract period and a maximum contract value of £8,929,074 over the full 7-year period including optional 2-year extension period.

The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this opportunity Further information and the Tender documentation can be found via the ‘Live Opportunities’ list on the e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C310311.