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2425-0402 Individual Placement Support

Islington Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Islington Council

Buyer Address: Islington Town Hall, Upper Street, London, UKI, N1 2UD, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Strategic Procurement

Contact Email: procurement@islington.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
450000.0 GBP
Published
23 Apr 2025, 12:44
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85312500 - Rehabilitation services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
VIA Community Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: 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. The Council intends to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard

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