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Individual Placement Scheme (IPS)

London Borough of Merton

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15 Sep 2026 at 16:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton is procuring a specialist Individual Placement and Support (IPS) employment service for adults receiving structured drug and alcohol treatment. The service will help people affected by drug and alcohol dependency to obtain and sustain competitive paid employment. It will be delivered across six South West London boroughs: Croydon, Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton and Wandsworth. This is a rehabilitation and employment-support service, classified under CPV 85312500. The provider will work with commissioned treatment providers, local authorities, health services, employers and other stakeholders. The requirement is a service contract rather than the supply of goods or construction works, and is intended for delivery within the South West London treatment and employment support network.

The procurement reached the tender stage: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure above the applicable threshold. The tender deadline set by the buyer was 14 October 2026 at 12:00 UK time. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 April 2027 to 1 April 2032, with the stated end time on 1 April 2032. Its total estimated value is £2,306,000 excluding any further qualification stated in the procurement documents. The opportunity is presented as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The service is to be delivered under the Individual Placement and Support model, with quality expected to follow IPS principles and fidelity standards. Six South West London boroughs are within scope.

This opportunity suits specialist employment-support, vocational rehabilitation and substance-misuse service providers able to help adults in structured drug and alcohol treatment move into and remain in competitive paid employment. Strong candidates will understand Individual Placement and Support principles and be able to work consistently with recognised IPS fidelity standards. Delivery requires practical employment capability, including supporting people towards sustainable jobs while coordinating with treatment providers and maintaining links with employers. Providers should also be able to operate across Croydon, Kingston upon Thames, Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton and Wandsworth, and manage relationships with local authorities, health services and wider stakeholders. The requirement is identified as suitable for SMEs, so a focused specialist provider may be well placed to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Individual Placement Scheme (IPS)

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority is seeking to procure a specialist Individual Placement and Support (IPS) service to support adults engaged in structured drug and alcohol treatment services across the six London boroughs of: Croydon Kingston upon Thames Merton Richmond upon Thames Sutton Wandsworth The successful provider will deliver a high-quality IPS employment service that supports individuals receiving treatment for drug and alcohol dependency to obtain and sustain competitive paid employment. The service will operate in accordance with IPS principles and fidelity standards and will work closely with commissioned treatment providers, local authorities, health services, employers and wider stakeholders across South West London.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38a02a97-28b2-4429-bd23-ec7c23f36934
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/803f7cb8-f5b7-49df-8658-6b3d34575721
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,306,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 2026Today
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 1 Apr 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Merton
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Postcode Area
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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