Buyer Name: Islington Council
Buyer Address: Islington Town Hall, Upper Street, London, UKI, N1 2UD, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Tassa Dimtropoulos
Contact Email: procurement@islington.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Islington Council
Buyer Address: Islington Town Hall, Upper Street, London, UKI, N1 2UD, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Tassa Dimtropoulos
Contact Email: procurement@islington.gov.uk
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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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. 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.
Lot 1 Status: cancelled
Lot 1 Has Options: No
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): To address immediate risks to safety and quality of care
Contract Title: 2425-0402 Individual Placement Support
Award Title: 2425-0402 Individual Placement Support
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