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title: "Connect to Work - Local Commissioning"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b80d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH"
published: "2026-06-18"
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# Connect to Work - Local Commissioning

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b80d

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057554-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,111,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW2 1RW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Brixton Acre Lane |
| Westminster constituency | Clapham and Brixton Hill |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### 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

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 12:16 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057554-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057554-2026
  18th June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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