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title: "2425-0402 Individual Placement Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050652"
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# 2425-0402 Individual Placement Support

Buyer: ISLINGTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050652

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by Islington Council, focuses on the delivery of "2425-0402 Individual Placement Support," aimed at providing rehabilitation services under the CPV code 85312500. This service is essential for individuals with current or past drug or alcohol issues in Islington, London, UKI. The procurement stage is complete, resulting in an awarded contract to VIA Community Service Ltd. The contract commenced on 23 April 2025 and is expected to continue until 31 March 2026, with a possible extension to 31 March 2027. The procurement was executed under the Provider Selection Regime, allowing for a limited procurement method without prior competition publication, which is outside the typical directives' scope.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in rehabilitation services, particularly those experienced in integrating employment support with substance misuse recovery. Companies with expertise in developing intensive, personalised support programmes would find this tender particularly beneficial for expansion. As the contract was awarded directly, potential suppliers should understand that similar future opportunities might arise under specific regulations that bypass traditional public tendering processes, which could provide openings for well-prepared SMEs or large companies like VIA Community Service Ltd. This contract, valued at £360,000, highlights the importance of working closely with local authorities to align service offerings with targeted community needs.

## Notice

The Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Drug and Alcohol Service in Islington is designed to help individuals aged 18 and over who have current or past drug or alcohol issues and are unemployed. The service aims to support these individuals in returning to employment through intensive, personalised support, rapid job searches, placement in paid employment, and ongoing support for both employees and employers. The IPS service model integrates employment and vocational services with drug and alcohol support, focusing on the needs of individuals seeking education or employment. It includes time-limited on-the-job training and post-placement support to help participants adjust to job demands and assist employers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement for the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Drug and Alcohol Service in Islington is governed by the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations under CPV code '85312500-4 Rehabilitation services'. This service is uniquely designed for individuals who are open to receiving clinical support within the commissioned drug and alcohol treatment service. The IPS team is fully integrated into the core drug and alcohol treatment service, providing targeted support for the rehabilitation of those with substance use needs as part of a holistic approach. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process C.

### Procurement Information

This was conducted under the Provider Selection Regime.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038925-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £810,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ISLINGTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N1 2UD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's & St James' |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | VIA COMMUNITY; VIA COMMUNITY SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2025 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038925-2025
- 23 Apr 2025 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016517-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.islington.gov.uk/
- https://www.islington.gov.uk/business/opportunities/selling_council/procurement-opps

## Provenance

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