Individual Placement Scheme (IPS)

The Contracting Authority is seeking to procure a specialist Individual Placement and Support (IPS) service to support adults engaged in structured drug and alcohol treatment services across the six London boroughs of:

Croydon

Kingston upon Thames

Merton

Richmond upon Thames

Sutton

Wandsworth

The successful provider will deliver a high-quality IPS employment service that supports individuals receiving treatment for drug and alcohol dependency to obtain and sustain competitive paid employment.

The service will operate in accordance with IPS principles and fidelity standards and will work closely with commissioned treatment providers, local authorities, health services, employers and wider stakeholders across South West London.

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract. Contract summary Industry - Rehabilitation services - 85312500 Location of contract SM4 5DX Value of contract £2,306,000 Procurement reference MRTN001-DN829341-33524542 Published date 15 September 2026 Closing date 14 October 2026 Closing time 12pm Contract start date 1 April 2027 Contract end date 1 April 2032 Contract type Service contract Procedure type Open procedure (above threshold) Contract is suitable for SMEs? Yes Contract is suitable for VCSEs? No Description The Contracting Authority is seeking to procure a specialist Individual Placement and Support (IPS) service to support adults engaged in structured drug and alcohol treatment services across the six London boroughs of: Croydon Kingston upon Thames Merton Richmond upon Thames Sutton Wandsworth The successful provider will deliver a high-quality IPS employment service that supports individuals receiving treatment for drug and alcohol dependency to obtain and sustain competitive paid employment. The service will operate in accordance with IPS principles and fidelity standards and will work closely with commissioned treatment providers, local authorities, health services, employers and wider stakeholders across South West London. How to apply Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Address Civic Centre London Rd Morden SM4 5DX England

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Closing: 14 October 2026, 12pm