Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd7-454b-7049-84f6-5f1b645ed239/access-to-employment-programme closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Access to Employment Programme [North London NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/north-london-nhs-foundation-trust) Estimated value £343,750 Published 16 Apr 2026 Deadline Closed 24 Apr 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The North London Forensic Collaborative (NLFC) (the “Authority”) is issuing this Invitation to Tender (“ITT”) in connection with the competitive procurement of the Access to Employment Programme, conducted under the Competitive Process (Regulation 11) of the PSR Regulations.The NLFC is commissioning a new Access to Employment Programme to deliver work-based, vocational and on-the-job learning for forensic mental health service users across all North London boroughs. The programme will provide structured voluntary placements, vocational learning and work-based training pathways that support recovery, build confidence and enable progression into volunteering and employment.The programme will be delivered through a combination of local provision and system-wide offers, creating a broader portfolio of opportunities across the collaborative. The programme has four lots:• Lot 1 – North Central London• Lot 2 – North East London• Lot 3 – North West London• Lot 4 – North London WideOrganisations can apply for 1, 2 ,3 or 4 lots. For each lot a separate application must be made.This opportunity is open exclusively to voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations.The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: [health-family.force.com/s/Welcome](https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome) (Atamis e-Tendering Portal) Additional information can be obtained from the address above. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via the Atamis e-Tendering Portal at the address above. Contract dates: 1 July 2026 to 31 March 2027 (initial term), with options to extend on a 1+1 basis subject to satisfactory performance and continued funding. Value for all 4 Lots excluding VAT: £125,000 (Pro Rata for Year 1)Note: This represents the maximum budget for the initial 9-month contract period across all four Lots combined. The approximate lifetime value, including both 12-month extension options, is £343,500. Read full description ## CPV classification Rehabilitation services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-066191-2026-04-16T15:50:36+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-066191-2026-04-16T15:50:36+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile North London NHS Foundation Trust: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/north-london-nhs-foundation-trust) [Sector More Health and social work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/health-social-work) ## More tenders like this [Social work services with accommodation – servizio DI gestione DI DUE comunità alloggio DI BASE PER persone CON patologia psichiatrica seguite DAL DSM dell’azienda ULSS 8 berica · Azienda ULSS n. 8 Berica · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-94d4-735d-bc39-2d8b65976651/italy-social-work-services-with-accommodation-servizio-di-gestione-di-due-co) [Gastroenterologist services – Tähystystutkimukset (colonoskopia ja gastroskopia) SOITE · Sansia Oy · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0b15-7339-9939-1b14de6c3eb3/finland-gastroenterologist-services-tahystystutkimukset-colonoskopia-ja-gas) [Social services – Garantie d'activité départementale · Departement de L'aude - CD11 · 23 days left · 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-21a4-7316-9f81-3a2021a97638/france-social-services-garantie-dactivite-departementale) [Health and social work services – DOA.2610.3.2026. Świadczenie usług opiekuńczych na rzecz mieszkanców Legnicy · Gmina Legnica · 15 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-6631-72be-8950-1447bd5131bd/poland-health-and-social-work-services-doa261032026-swiadczenie-uslug-op) [Ambulance services – Contratación de servicios de transporte sanitario terrestre mediante ambulancias Clase A Tipo B y Tipo C para las zonas de La Gomera, El Hierro, La Palma, Fuerteventura y Lanzarote. · Gerencia de Gestión de Servicios para la Salud y Seguridad en Canarias, S.A. · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-ced3-712b-ad8d-dc313d6b63e4/spain-ambulance-services-contratacion-de-servicios-de-transporte-sanitario-t) [Social work services with accommodation – procedura aperta PER l’affidamento DI servizi integrati – global service - PER la gestione delle attività socio-assistenziale E alberghiere rivolte AGLI ospiti della RSA E del CDI istituto de rodolfi, nonché I servizi esterni quali trasporto agevolato, SAD, ADI, RSA aperta PER UN periodo DI ANNI TRE ED eventuale proroga DI MESI SEI. · Centrale di Committenza Garlasco per conto dei – A.S.M.V. – Azienda Speciale Multiservizi Vigevano · 22 days left · 10 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0bc7-7342-826d-ffda784238cd/italy-social-work-services-with-accommodation-procedura-aperta-per-laffidam)