Connect to Work
The contract covers Supported Employment provision in Lambeth through the targeted Individual Placement and Support (IPS) “Place and Train” model, helping people move rapidly into employment and remain in work. The buyer is the London Borough of Lambeth Council, a local authority, commissioning up to four local providers across two lots: Lot 1 for integrated welfare, benefits and employment support, awarded to one provider, and Lot 2 for community innovation and specialist provision, awarded to three providers. Providers must deliver employment support and provide 12 months of ongoing assistance to both employers and individuals to sustain placements, contributing to reduced economic inactivity, improved wellbeing and stronger financial resilience. The estimated aggregated value is £994,417, and the contract will run for three years from the anticipated start date of 2 March 2027, with no extension option. Delivery is required in Lambeth, although no more specific sites or regions are stated. The critical qualification is the ability to deliver the targeted IPS “Place and Train” supported employment model, including sustained in-work support.
Buyer: London Borough of Lambeth. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 19 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £944.4k
- Bids close: 16 Nov 2026
- Location: Lambeth
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 2 Mar 2027 to 1 Mar 2030
- Category: Community action programme (85322000)
From the official notice
The London Borough of Lambeth Council seek to commission up to four local providers to deliver Supported Employment provision through the targeted Individual Placement and Support (IPS) ‘Place and Train’ model. This model is designed to move people rapidly into employment and provide 12 months of ongoing support for both the employer and the individual to sustain that employment. Connect to Work in Lambeth is funded through Department for Work and Pensions grant funding. The programme forms part of the Government’s Get Britain Working proposals and is intended to reduce economic inactivity, improve wellbeing and strengthen financial resilience. The procurement is divided into two LOTs that includes LOT 1 - Integrated welfare, benefits and employment support and LOT 2 - Community Innovation and Special. LOT 1 will be awarded to a single provider whilst LOT 2 will be awarded to three providers. The aggregated contract value of LOT 2 is split equally among the awarded providers. The contract will run for a period of three years with no option for extension and the anticipated start date is the 2nd March 2027.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 16 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £944.4k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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