Planning

Commissioning Children's Homes in Hackney for Children Looked After

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

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Planning

25 Jun 2025 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney is planning to commission two small children's homes in Hackney for children looked after, with a contract poised to start on 1st April 2026 and potentially running for up to 7 years. This procurement falls under the industry category of social work and related services. A provisional budget of £1,857,143 has been allocated for the financial year 2026/2027, while the overall contract value is anticipated to be approximately £13 million. The current stage of this procurement process is 'planning', and potential suppliers should be aware of the future notice date on 16th July 2025. The planned contract period is from 2026 to 2031, focusing on locations within England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social care and children’s services, particularly those who can operate at a scale to manage multiple facilities. Organisations with a track record in delivering social work services, especially small to medium enterprises (SMEs), will find this offering appealing due to the nature of the service and contract duration. The procurement process method details have not been fully disclosed, but the involvement of the London Borough of Hackney indicates strong local government commitment and potential for steady, long-term collaboration with experienced providers.

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Notice Title

Commissioning Children's Homes in Hackney for Children Looked After

Notice Description

The Council intends to commission a partner provider to run two small children's homes, from Council buildings, with a contract that will run from 1st April 2026 for a maximum of 7 years (5+1+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c53c423-db60-4101-b557-9ba4139c6a7e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
Gemma Wetton
Contact Email
gemma.wetton@hackney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2083563000

Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1DY
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

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