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Commissioning Homes for Children Looked After and Care leavers PDPS - Lot 1 Round 3

LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM

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12 Dec 2025 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the London Borough of Newham, aiming to establish a Pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for commissioning homes and services for children looked after and care leavers. The title of the tender is "Commissioning Homes for Children Looked After and Care Leavers PDPS - Lot 1 Round 3", belonging to the health and social work services industry category. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with key dates including a contract starting on 2nd May 2024 and ending on 24th June 2026. Located in London (postcode E16 2QU), this open procurement uses the light-touch regime under Section 7 Social and Other Specific Services of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, ensuring transparency and equal treatment of suppliers. The process initially commenced on 25th June 2021, has an option to extend for a further four years, and has an estimated total aggregate value across all local authorities of approximately £15.6 billion.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) interested in competing in the provision of children's care and support services. The procurement method welcomes potential suppliers to tender for one or more lots, which include semi-independent living services and children’s homes, among others. Businesses specialising in health and social work services and capable of complying with Ofsted regulations would be well-suited for this procurement, fostering collaboration with public bodies outlined in the Local Authorities Order 1972. Current suppliers such as Alpha Care Service Ltd, Green Harvest Ltd, and Inclusive Care Support Limited exemplify the type of entities engaged in this procurement process. The wide scope and substantial total contract value present ample opportunities for businesses to expand their reach and service provision within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Commissioning Homes for Children Looked After and Care leavers PDPS - Lot 1 Round 3

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba7f936a-6e33-42bd-a9e1-29653bb426b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41bfd80c-e165-4a32-8d6a-e78fcf56e656
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
3 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2024 - 24 Jun 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
8
Supplier Names

ALPHA CARE SERVICE

GREEN HARVEST

INCLUSIVE CARE SUPPORT

MKB

NEWHAVEN 16 PLUS

NORTHSHAW CARE RECRUITMENT

ROCKSTONE CARE SERVICES

SHEBAHL SUPPORT SERVICES

Further Information

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