Connect to Work - Local Commissioning

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

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Planning

18 Jun 2026 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lambeth is planning a procurement process titled "Connect to Work - Local Commissioning," aimed at establishing a contract with up to four local providers. This initiative falls under the services category and targets the provision of Supported Employment through the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) 'Place and Train' model. This model intends to facilitate rapid employment for individuals, offering 12 months of sustainability support. The contract, set in London, is currently in the planning stage with a planned start date for the contract period on 2nd November 2026, lasting until 1st November 2028, and potentially extending to 31st October 2030. Interested parties should be aware of the future notice date on 13th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, social services, and support for individuals with disabilities or at risk of job loss. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this procurement, given its division into four lots—each targeting specific community needs like learning disabilities, physical health conditions, and mental health support. The total estimated contract value is £1,333,500, with the tender employing a 'light touch' procurement regime, which may encourage participation from a diverse range of service providers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Connect to Work - Local Commissioning

Notice Description

The London Borough of Lambeth Council seek to establish a contract for the commission of up to four local providers to deliver Supported Employment provision through the targeted Individual Placement and Support (IPS) 'Place and Train' model. This model is designed to move people rapidly into employment and provide 12 months of ongoing support for both the employer and the individual to sustain that employment. This procurement is divided into 4 Lots that includes learning disabilities or autism, physical long-term health condition, severe mental health conditions and 'In work support for residents at risk of job loss' etc.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b80d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057554-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85320000 - Social services

85323000 - Community health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,111,250 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
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
SW2 1RW
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Brixton Acre Lane
Westminster Constituency
Clapham and Brixton Hill

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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