Planning

Access to Employment Programme

NORTH LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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05 Mar 2026 at 14:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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05 Mar 2026 at 13:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

04 Mar 2026 at 00:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

03 Mar 2026 at 18:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North London NHS Foundation Trust has announced an early planning stage for the "Access to Employment Programme," set to enhance vocational opportunities for forensic mental health service users in London. The procurement process is initiated under the Competitive Flexible Procedure, in line with Section 24 of the UK Procurement Act 2023, which anticipates numerous awards across various ICB-level initiatives and system-wide vocational opportunities. Especially relevant to Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations, the market engagement event is scheduled for 17 March 2026, from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm GMT, through a virtual webinar on MS Teams. Interested parties are encouraged to register early, noting this does not confer pre-qualification for future procurement stages.

This tender presents a robust business growth prospect for VCFSE organisations proficient in delivering employment-related services to the public sector. By offering an Access to Employment Programme, the initiative seeks to diversify and expand practical job-based learning and training channels. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) have a unique opportunity to contribute innovative solutions, commercial models, and capabilities, thereby ensuring inclusivity and tapping into social sustainability value. The framework promises not only financial gain but also strategic engagement in shaping a socially impactful and sustainable service delivery model across North London, appealing particularly to organisations with substantial experience in similar public sector service provisions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Access to Employment Programme

Notice Description

North London Forensic Collaborative (NLFC) Access to Employment Programme Pre Market Engagement Event This notice is placed as an early engagement notice to inform the market of the North London Forensic Collaborative (NLFC) intention to deliver an Access to Employment Programme, to be delivered by Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations. Description: NLFC commissions and delivers adult secure inpatient and specialist forensic community services for the population of North London, operating across three integrated care system (ICB's); North Central london (NCL), North East London (NEL) and North West London (NWL) NLFC intends to commission a new Employment Pathways Programme to expand access to work-based, vocational and on-the-job learning opportunities for people using forensic mental health services across NCL, NEL and NWL. This programme will complement existing clinical Education, Training and Employment pathways by increasing opportunities for practical, on the job work-based learning and training delivered through VCFSE organisations. The programme will be delivered through multiple awards, combining both local ICB-level initiatives and system-wide vocational opportunities to create a diverse and accessible portfolio of work-based placements across the Collaborative This opportunity is open exclusively to VCFSE organisations

Planning Information

Virtual Market Engagement Event NLFC wishes to hold an online Market Engagement Event where they will provide more detail on the service, gauge the level of interest from potential providers and to engage with interested parties to gather feedback on specific aspects of the future service specification and best approach. Date: 17 March Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm To register for the webinar overview session please click on the procurement portal https://atamis-1928.lightning.force.com/lightning/r/ProSpend__Proc_Contract__c/a07Pz00001OfRlQIAV/view (please complete registration if needed https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome and then click on the link above ), and confirm your attendance. PARTICIPATION Particular suitability: Providers with referenceable experience in providing similar services to public sector bodies via contracts of a similar profile, scale and complexity. SUBMISSION North London Forensic Collaborative (NLFC) is conducting this PME in accordance with Section 16 of the UK Procurement Act 2023 (PA2023). The purpose is to engage with the market to inform the design of a future procurement for Access to Employment Programme. The subsequent procurement is anticipated to be conducted under the Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with Section 24 of the Procurement Act 2023, including a pre-qualification stage. The Trust reserves the right not to proceed to tender. OBJECTIVES OF PME The objectives of this PME are to: • Gather market intelligence on Access to Employment solutions. • Understand supplier capabilities, innovation potential, and commercial models. • Ensure accessibility and inclusion for SMEs and VCSEs. • Shape a procurement strategy that delivers social value and sustainability. ENGAGEMENT EVENTS Webinar Overview Session – 17th March 2026 15:00 GMT (MS Teams) Overview of project scope, approach and Q&A with Trust and HealthTrust Europe LLP. Optional Innovation 1-to-1 Meetings – Suppliers may be invited to discuss their approach and answer further questions from Trust clinical, operational, technical and procurement personnel. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Suppliers are encouraged to register early. • Participation does not constitute pre-qualification of any future procurement Any questions please contact: Serena McCabe Tel: 02087023814 Email: serena.mccabe@nhs.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066191
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019979-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Mar 20262 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 0PE
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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