How to win: Individual Placement Scheme (IPS)

About this contract

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 win contracts like this

• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — London Borough of Merton scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for services work these usually outweigh price.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: deadlines are tight and a strong bid takes iteration.

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