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Commissioning Homes for Children Looked After and Care leavers PDPS - Lot 1 Round 2

LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM

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12 Dec 2025 at 11:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Newham has completed the awarding phase of the procurement process titled "Commissioning Homes for Children Looked After and Care leavers PDPS - Lot 1 Round 2," under the category of Health and Social Work Services. This initiative seeks to establish a Pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for delivering services related to children's care and accommodation. The procurement method employed was an open procedure above the threshold, adhering to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, especially the light-touch regime. The PDPS commenced on 25th June 2021 and is active until 24th June 2025, with an estimated value of £15.6 billion across all local authorities. The process adheres to principles of transparency and equal treatment, offering substantial business opportunities for suppliers interested in providing health and social care services in London, with a focus on semi-independent living, children's homes, supported lodgings, and fostering agencies.

This procurement opportunity opens doors for SMEs and VCSEs, potentially aiding their growth by participating in a significant public sector contract that addresses the needs of looked after children and care leavers. Businesses specialising in social and health services, particularly those with experience in children's care facilities, semi-independent living, or fostering services, are well-suited to compete. With suppliers like Daystar, Leaving Care Solutions Limited, and Preferred Living Ltd already involved, new entrants could benefit from the collaborative environment fostered by the PDPS. This venture underlines the commitment to facilitating better care support and offers a lucrative chance for firms to expand their service delivery within the social care sector.

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Notice Title

Commissioning Homes for Children Looked After and Care leavers PDPS - Lot 1 Round 2

Notice Description

The London Borough of Newham wishes to establish a Pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for the supply of services in respect of children's externally commissioned care, accommodation and support services. The services include: Lot 1: Provision of Semi-Independent Living Services Lot 2: Provision of Children's Homes regulated by Ofsted Lot 3: Provision of Supported Lodgings - to follow Lot 4: Provision of Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) regulated by Ofsted - to follow These services will be available to looked after children and care leavers. Potential Suppliers are invited to Tender for one or more of the Lots. This PDPS is open for use to the following (and subject to Section 3 Scope of Agreement of LAC PDPS Agreement Processor): * any Public Body outlined in either Part I or Part II of the Local Authorities (Goods and Services) (Public Bodies) Order 1972. Details of these can be found at http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1972/853/made The Procurement is being procured by the Authority for the benefit of the Authority and the Partner Organisations. The procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement is subject to the light-touch regime under Section 7 Social and Other Specific Services. Under Regulation 76 the Council is free to establish a procedure, provided that procedure is sufficient to ensure compliance with the principles of transparency and equal treatment of economic operators (Suppliers). This PDPS is open for an initial term of 4 years commencing on 25/06/2021 and ending on 24/06/2025 with the option to extend for a further 4 years Estimated Total Aggregate Value for Newham across the lifetime of the PDPS is PS182,790,000.00 Estimated Total Aggregate Value across all local authorities across the lifetime of the PDPS is PS15,600,000,000.00

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fde28ab-363a-46a5-b07d-520c1083edb5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,600,000,000 Over £10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 1 Jun 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E16 2QU
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Royal Albert
Westminster Constituency
West Ham and Beckton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

DAYSTAR

LEAVING CARE SOLUTIONS

PREFERRED LIVING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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