Individual Placement Scheme (IPS)

Opportunity overview

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.

Lot 1 — Contract lot

Estimated lot value including VAT: £2.3m

Award criterion: Price: 20%

Award criterion: Quality: 70%

Award criterion: Social Value: 10%

Contract starts: 31 March 2027

Initial contract ends: 1 April 2032

Contracting authority

London Borough of Merton Civic Centre, London Rd, Morden, SM4 5DX, UKI63, United Kingdom Email: Commercial.services@merton.gov.uk

Procurement timetable and procedure

Procedure: Open procedure

Award decision expected by: 7 December 2026 at 11:59 pm

Electronic submissions: allowed

Submission language: EN

CPV Classification

85312500 — Rehabilitation services

How to submit

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We examine the published participation conditions, service scope, geography, regulatory position, available evidence, mobilisation demands and commercial exposure with your team. We only confirm a full tender-writing engagement when the available information supports a responsible view that the provider meets the tender requirements.

If Individual Placement Scheme (IPS) is a credible fit, we can map the scored requirements, gather operational evidence and build the response around the buyer documents. The qualification check and any writing support do not guarantee an award; the contracting authority makes the final decision.