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2425-0402 Individual Placement Support

LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON

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18 Aug 2025 at 09:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Islington recently completed a procurement process for the "2425-0402 Individual Placement Support" contract, aimed at providing rehabilitation services in tandem with Drug & Alcohol services. This was a direct procurement processed below the threshold without competition, emphasising rapid job searching for service users. The contract was awarded on 18th August 2025, with VIA COMMUNITY LTD as the supplier, focusing on the UK regions. The contract period spans from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the potential for a 12-month renewal. This falls under the industry category of services, with the procurement stage at the award/completion phase.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in rehabilitation services, particularly those with capabilities to support employment and recovery-oriented services. Companies that can collaborate with drug and alcohol support systems will find a suitable market in this tender. Additionally, enterprises with experience in direct procurement engagements and those familiar with the intricacies of public authority requirements would be well-positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities with the London Borough of Islington.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2425-0402 Individual Placement Support

Notice Description

The 13-week model includes an employment support worker operating in tandem with Drug & Alcohol services. The model focuses on preparing services users to find paid work during their treatment journey, whilst emphasising rapid job searching as well as working directly with employers that create opportunities that not only match individual preferences but are cognizant with their support and recovery needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05897f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049389-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£396,814 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supply.assurance@islington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIA COMMUNITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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