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NHS North East London ICB Independent Placement Service

NHS NORTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

24 Apr 2026 at 14:40

TenderUpdate

17 Dec 2025 at 11:09

TenderUpdate

09 Dec 2025 at 16:31

Tender

12 Nov 2025 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "NHS North East London ICB Independent Placement Service" has reached the award stage. Managed by the NHS North East London Integrated Care Board, a public authority within sub-central government, this contract focuses on delivering services in the health and social work category. The service aims to support individuals with severe and complex mental health issues in retaining employment, achieving new paid positions, and fostering overall well-being. Located in London, this contract has a value of £2,453,956 with a two-year term starting from 1st July 2026, and an extension option for up to two additional years. The open procurement method was employed in this process, which concluded with an award to the Working Well Trust, an SME specialising in community health services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those adept in delivering health and social care services in the London region. Enterprises with a strong focus on community health, mental health support, and employment services may find this contract a fitting opportunity to expand their operations. The contract emphasises quality over price, with a 70% weighting on service quality, making it ideal for businesses that can demonstrate high standards in health service delivery. SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) are encouraged to compete, offering an avenue for specialised organisations to showcase their expertise in a pivotal societal sector.

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Notice Title

NHS North East London ICB Independent Placement Service

Notice Description

NHS North-East London ICB has completed a procurement process to appoint a single provider to deliver Individual Placement and Support Service. The service aims to support people with severe and complex mental health illness retain existing employment and achieve new paid employment, Recover more rapidly and effectively from their mental illness, Build Social Connections and support networks, Gain Financial independence, Improve their general health and wellbeing Note that lifetime contract value is PS2,453,956. The contract term is for 2 years, with an extension of up to one year, and a further year (both at the discretion of the Authority) (2 +1+1).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial 2 year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05df3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037706-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,468,400 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,468,400 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,453,956 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E15 1DA
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WORKING WELL TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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