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NHS North East London ICB Independent Placement Service

NHS NORTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East London Integrated Care Board is seeking a single provider to deliver the Independent Placement and Support Service. The focus is on community health services tailored to individuals with severe and complex mental health conditions. The procurement is set in London, specifically targeting the UKI region, and has a total contract value of £2,962,080 gross. The procurement method is open procedure under the light-touch regime, welcoming electronic submissions in English. The tender period concludes on 31st December 2025, with the award decision expected by 24th February 2026. Interested parties can access the procurement documents at the provided website link.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those skilled in supporting mental health recovery and employment retention. The contract period spans from July 2026 to June 2028, with possibilities for a renewal, making it attractive to SMEs and VCSEs. The emphasis on quality (70%) over price (30%) suggests that providers with robust service offerings and proven results in mental health support will be well-positioned to compete. Whether you are a well-established organisation or emerging as a key player in mental health services, this tender could be instrumental in growing your business footprint within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

NHS North East London ICB Independent Placement Service

Notice Description

NHS North-East London ICB & London Borough of Tower Hamlets are seeking 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

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/083712-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hub.queries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5HJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Blackwall & Cubitt Town
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

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