Planning

London Accommodation Pathfinder Market Engagement Exercise

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

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Planning

11 Feb 2025 at 13:32

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

10 Feb 2025 at 09:56

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden invites businesses to engage in the London Accommodation Pathfinder Market Engagement Exercise, aimed at reviewing the future delivery of a pathfinder service for young males aged 16-17. The planning phase of this procurement process is currently underway, with key engagement activities culminating on 24th February 2025. The total contract value is estimated at £6,000,000, focusing on Health and Social Work Services, with service delivery centered in London, England. The new service is set to commence in April 2026, following the expiry of the current contract on 31st March 2026.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for SMEs involved in the health and social care sectors, particularly those specialising in youth services. It involves providing accommodation-based services aimed at reducing reoffending rates and avoiding custody for young males. Given the pan-London scope of the service, businesses with experience in handling geographically diverse and sensitive social service projects are best suited to compete. Interested parties are encouraged to complete the market engagement questionnaire and registration form, thereby contributing to the development of this crucial social initiative while positioning themselves for a substantial contract with Camden Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

London Accommodation Pathfinder Market Engagement Exercise

Notice Description

Camden Council is reviewing the future delivery of the London Accommodation Pathfinder service. The current contract is due to end of 31st March 2026 with a new service commencing on or around 1st April 2026. Our vision through the delivery of this pathfinder is that we avoid custody where possible for children aged 16 and 17 (and those who turn 18 whilst in this placement). By providing an alternative to custody we will be able to avoid future extensive contact with the criminal justice system and reduce reoffending rates for children, some of whom are disproportionally represented in the criminal justice system. A high percentage of children remanded are from Global Majority backgrounds, and a significant amount of these children are not found guilty of the offences they are remanded for. The London Borough of Camden will be leading on the procurement exercise for the re-commissioning of the London Accommodation Pathfinder Service which is a pan-London accommodation-based service for 10 males at any one time between the age of 16 - 17 years. There is a possibility this service could be expanded in the future, which will be dependent on needs identified. Based over two units, the service will be open to children from any London Authority. Please complete the market engagement questionnaire and registration form which can be accessed via the following link - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=dcaeb560-8ee7-ef11-8134-005056b64545&p=2241eb95-058a-e511-80f7-000c29c9ba21 and then send your response through to Kemi.Aribisala@camden.gov.uk and Sandra.Gayle@camden.gov.uk .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad104e64-0cfe-42b9-912f-81ef32203f30
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1C 4AG
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
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
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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