--- title: "NHS North East London ICB Independent Placement Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05df3c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05df3c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05df3c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05df3c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS NORTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2026-04-24" --- # NHS North East London ICB Independent Placement Service Buyer: NHS NORTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05df3c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05df3c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05df3c.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "NHS North East London ICB Independent Placement Service" has reached the award stage. Managed by the NHS North East London Integrated Care Board, a public authority within sub-central government, this contract focuses on delivering services in the health and social work category. The service aims to support individuals with severe and complex mental health issues in retaining employment, achieving new paid positions, and fostering overall well-being. Located in London, this contract has a value of £2,453,956 with a two-year term starting from 1st July 2026, and an extension option for up to two additional years. The open procurement method was employed in this process, which concluded with an award to the Working Well Trust, an SME specialising in community health services. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those adept in delivering health and social care services in the London region. Enterprises with a strong focus on community health, mental health support, and employment services may find this contract a fitting opportunity to expand their operations. The contract emphasises quality over price, with a 70% weighting on service quality, making it ideal for businesses that can demonstrate high standards in health service delivery. SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) are encouraged to compete, offering an avenue for specialised organisations to showcase their expertise in a pivotal societal sector. ## Notice NHS North-East London ICB has completed a procurement process to appoint 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 Note that lifetime contract value is PS2,453,956. The contract term is for 2 years, with an extension of up to one year, and a further year (both at the discretion of the Authority) (2 +1+1). ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Initial 2 year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 year period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037706-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,468,400 | | Lots value | £2,468,400 | | Awards value | £2,453,956 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS NORTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E15 1DA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Stratford | | Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WORKING WELL TRUST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 24 Apr 2026 at 14:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037706-2026 - 17 Dec 2025 at 11:09 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083712-2025 - 9 Dec 2025 at 16:31 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081194-2025 - 12 Nov 2025 at 10:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073042-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037706-2026 24th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083712-2025 17th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081194-2025 9th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073042-2025 12th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://northeastlondon.icb.nhs.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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