Scope
Reference
PRJ 4009
Description
NHS North-East London ICB & London Borough of Tower Hamlets are seeking a single provider to deliver Individual Placement and Support Service.
The service aims to support people with severe and complex mental health illness retain existing employment and achieve new paid employment,
Recover more rapidly and effectively from their mental illness,
Build Social Connections and support networks,
Gain Financial independence,
Improve their general health and wellbeing
Total value (estimated)
- £2,468,400 excluding VAT
- £2,962,080 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028
- Possible extension to 30 June 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Initial 2 year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 year period.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85323000 - Community health services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
12 December 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
24 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality 70% Price: 30% |
Quality | 100% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Preliminary Market engagement was carried out , identifier:
cds-h6vhtk-054f4d
Contracting authority
NHS North East London Integrated Care Board
- NHS Organisation Data Service: QMF
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMLZ-8385-VMTM
9th Floor - 20 Churchill Place
London
E14 5HJ
United Kingdom
Email: hub.queries@nhs.net
Website: https://northeastlondon.icb.nhs.uk
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government