Access to Employment Programme

North London NHS Foundation TrustcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-066191Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableplanning
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Estimated value

£375k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

05 Mar 2026

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Description

North London Forensic Collaborative (NLFC) Access to Employment Programme Pre Market Engagement Event This notice is placed as an early engagement notice to inform the market of the North London Forensic Collaborative (NLFC) intention to deliver an Access to Employment Programme, to be delivered by Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations. Description: NLFC commissions and delivers adult secure inpatient and specialist forensic community services for the population of North London, operating across three integrated care system (ICB’s); North Central london (NCL), North East London (NEL) and North West London (NWL) NLFC intends to commission a new Employment Pathways Programme to expand access to work‑based, vocational and on‑the‑job learning opportunities for people using forensic mental health services across NCL, NEL and NWL. This programme will complement existing clinical Education, Training and Employment pathways by increasing opportunities for practical, on the job work‑based learning and training delivered through VCFSE organisations. The programme will be delivered through multiple awards, combining both local ICB‑level initiatives and system‑wide vocational opportunities to create a diverse and accessible portfolio of work‑based placements across the Collaborative This opportunity is open exclusively to VCFSE organisations

Scope

Reference
NLFC-C428139
Total value
£375,000 excluding VAT
£450,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Jun 2026 to 31 Mar 2027
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2029

Description of renewals: Option to extend on a 1+1 basis (up to two further 12-month periods), subject to satisfactory performance and continued funding availability.

Main category
services
CPV classifications
80000000
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)