Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Islington Council
Islington Town Hall, Upper Street
London
N1 2UD
Contact
Tassa Dimtropoulos
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI - London
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.islington.gov.uk/business/opportunities/selling_council/procurement-opps
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
2425-0402 Individual Placement Support
Reference number
DN771068
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85312500 - Rehabilitation services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £360,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: To address immediate risks to safety and quality of care / Weighting: 100
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) 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.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This was conducted under the Provider Selection Regime.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-016517
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
2425-0402
Lot No
1
Title
2425-0402 Individual Placement Support
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23 April 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
VIA Community Service Ltd
Passmores House, Third Avenue, Harlow
Essex
CM18 6YL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £360,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This contract has been awarded under the Provider Selection Regime.
A conflicts assessment was conducted and no conflicts or potential conflicts were identified.
The contract period shall be from the commencement date of 23 April 20235 until 31 March 2026. There is an option to extend the contract by one period of up to twelve months to 31 March 2027.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of Justice
London
Country
United Kingdom