Tender

Individual Placement & Support Programme

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

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Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden has announced an open procurement process for the Individual Placement & Support Programme, targeting support for adults over 18 with drug and/or alcohol-related needs. This initiative, active and currently in the tender stage, focuses on delivering personal development training services within the UKI31 region, specifically London. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically via the Precontract Portal by 30th April 2026 at 12:00 PM, following the enquiry period ending on 22nd April 2026. The programme is backed by a gross budget of £665,000 with a primary contract period from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029, potentially extendable by six months.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth to enterprises specialising in personal development training, particularly those experienced in IPS services for public sector clients. The procurement favours SMEs and VCSEs, promising a steady stream of engagements and contributing to sustainable social value. Businesses equipped to comply with UK GDPR and employ trained IPS specialists are well-positioned to compete. The selection criteria emphasise prior experience with similar contracts and evidence of capacity to handle new work, making this a strategic opportunity for organisations aiming to expand their public sector footprint with projects of significant scale and social impact.

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Notice Title

Individual Placement & Support Programme

Notice Description

The Individual Placement and Support (IPS) programme provides targeted employment support for adults aged 18 and over who are experiencing, or are at risk of, drug and/or alcohol-related needs. The service focuses on individuals who are out of work and offers tailored, evidence-based assistance to help them secure and sustain paid employment. Its core aim is to promote recovery, independence, and long-term employment outcomes through personalised, integrated support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: At the end of the primary contract period, a six (6) months extension will be implemented at the sole discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067afd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030482-2026
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£554,167 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£554,167 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1C 4AG
Post Town
North 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
TLI31 Camden and City of London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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