Individual Placement & Support Programme

London Borough of CamdencontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-067aecProcurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableclosed for bids
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Estimated value

£664k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

01 Apr 2026

Deadline 30 Apr 2026

Description

The Individual Placement and Support (IPS) programme provides targeted employment support for adults aged 18 and over who are experiencing, or are at risk of, drug and/or alcohol-related needs. The service focuses on individuals who are out of work and offers tailored, evidence-based assistance to help them secure and sustain paid employment. Its core aim is to promote recovery, independence, and long-term employment outcomes through personalised, integrated support.

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-067aec
Total value
£664,167 excluding VAT
£665,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2029
Possible extension to 30 Jan 2030

At the end of the primary contract period, a six (6) months extension will be implemented at the sole discretion of the Council.

Main category
services
CPV classifications
80570000
Contract locations
Camden and City of London, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
High Level Award Criteriaprice

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

The Authority requires evidence of legal capacity to perform the contract and has set the following requirements: • Comply with data protection laws (e.g., UK GDPR) • Able to employ trained IPS specialists

Please confirm and provide evidence of your organisation’s experience and capability to deliver IPS services for public sector clients at a scale equivalent to an annual projected spend of £180,000. The response must include: Submit a minimum of at least one example of a similar public sector contract delivered within the last 3 years, specifying total annual contract value, overall contract duration and a brief summary of any key lessons learned. Please outline how your organisation considers capacity to take on new work, how you typically seek to provide resource to new contracts and confirmation of relevant accreditations and quality assurance standards.

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
22 Apr 2026, 11:00 am
Submission deadline
30 Apr 2026, 11:00 am
Submission address
All tender submissions will be conducted electronically via the Precontract Portal. Interested suppliers must register on the portal and submit all required documentation through the designated online system. No paper or email submissions will be accepted. Full instructions for accessing and using the Procontract Portal https://procontract.due-north.com/
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure