2425-0402 Individual Placement Support

A Contract Award Notice
by ISLINGTON COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
not specified
Value
£450K
Sector
HEALTH
Published
23 Apr 2025
Delivery
not specified
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

London:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

1 buyer

1 supplier

Description

The Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Drug and Alcohol Service in Islington is designed to help individuals aged 18 and over who have current or past drug or alcohol issues and are unemployed. The service aims to support these individuals in returning to employment through intensive, personalised support, rapid job searches, placement in paid employment, and ongoing support for both employees and employers. The IPS service model integrates employment and vocational services with drug and alcohol support, focusing on the needs of individuals seeking education or employment. It includes time-limited on-the-job training and post-placement support to help participants adjust to job demands and assist employers.

Total Quantity or Scope

The procurement for the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Drug and Alcohol Service in Islington is governed by the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations under CPV code ‘85312500-4 Rehabilitation services’. This service is uniquely designed for individuals who are open to receiving clinical support within the commissioned drug and alcohol treatment service. The IPS team is fully integrated into the core drug and alcohol treatment service, providing targeted support for the rehabilitation of those with substance use needs as part of a holistic approach. The Council intends to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C.

Award Detail

1 Via Community (London)
  • Reference: 016517-2025-2425-0402-1
  • Value: £450,000

Award Criteria

The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard 100

CPV Codes

  • 85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by [Add date]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

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