Awarded· 31 Mar 2025
2425-0402 Individual Placement Support
Islington Council · Islington, London
Islington Council has awarded 2425-0402 Individual Placement Support. It is a contract for other health and social care in Islington.
Source: Find a Tender, published 10 Jul 2025. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.
Key dates
2025
Contract awarded
2025
Award notice published
Award Notice · 12:44
View notice2025
Award notice published
Award Notice · 11:48
View notice
About this tender
In brief
Islington Council has awarded 2425-0402 Individual Placement Support. It is a contract for other health and social care in Islington. It was awarded on 31 March 2025. The contract value is £810,000.
It is run as an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. Find a Tender published it on 10 July 2025. The notice number is 038925-2025. The OCDS ID is ocds-h6vhtk-050652.
Summary of the contracting process
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.
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.
The notice in full
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.
Lots (1)
- 01
Lot 1Cancelled
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.
Key facts
Contract
- Service
- Other health and social care
- Procurement type
- Standard
- Category
- Services
- Contract period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Lots
- 1
- Number of suppliers
- 2
Procedure
- Notice type
- Award Notice
- Procurement method
- Limited
- Procedure
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Current stage
- Award
- Stages so far
- Award
- Published on
- Find a Tender Service
- Awardee scale
- Large, SME
Values
- Contracts value
- £810,000
Not stated in the notice: tender value, lots value, awards value.
Status
- Tender
- Complete
- Lots
- Cancelled
- Awards
- Active
- Contracts
- Active
References
- Find a Tender notice
- 038925-2025
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-050652
- CPV code
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
- CPV division
- 85 - Health and social work services
Location
- Local authority
- Islington
- Town
- North London
- Postcode
- N1 2UD
- Electoral ward
- St Mary's & St James'
- Constituency
- Islington South and Finsbury
- Delivery area
- London
- Region
- London
- Sub-region
- Haringey and Islington
- Area
- Inner London - East
- Country
- England
Buyer
Contracting authority
- Organisation
- Islington Council
- Category
- Services
- Contact
- Tassa Dimtropoulos
- Address
- London, N1 2UD · London · England
Not stated in the notice: phone.
Documents and links
Questions about 2425-0402 Individual Placement Support
Who won the 2425-0402 Individual Placement Support contract?
The award notice does not name the supplier. The full record is in the official notice linked on this page.
How much is the 2425-0402 Individual Placement Support contract worth?
The contract value is £810,000.
Who is the buyer for 2425-0402 Individual Placement Support?
Islington Council, based in Islington, London. The named contact is Tassa Dimtropoulos.
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