Tender

Adult Pathway Services Phase 1

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

19 Nov 2025 at 11:17

TenderUpdate

07 Nov 2025 at 16:56

Tender

07 Nov 2025 at 16:43

PlanningUpdate

16 May 2025 at 13:56

PlanningUpdate

16 May 2025 at 13:53

Planning

16 May 2025 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden is currently in the tender stage for its "Adult Pathway Services Phase 1" contracts, with procurement involving an open procedure as per the Procurement Act 2023. This initiative focuses on providing social work services with accommodation for single homeless individuals in Camden, with an emphasis on a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) and trauma-informed support. The project is situated within the region designated as UKI31, and the procurement is handled via an open procedure under light-touch regulations. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 3rd December 2025, and a tender submission deadline on 11th December 2025, with contract awards expected by 15th January 2026. The project includes three separate lots focusing on services for different demographics, each with defined budgets and support requirements.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses providing accommodation and supportive services tailored for homeless individuals, particularly those experienced in implementing pie and trauma-informed models. With a gross budget of approximately £12.98 million across three packages, businesses capable of supplying properties and support units in the London Borough of Camden will stand to benefit, especially those aligning with VCSE suitability standards. Organisations can strategically apply for up to three lots, although a maximum of two will be awarded to any one supplier, thus encouraging participation from a range of suppliers. The procurement criteria prioritise quality over price, opening pathways for businesses with a strong service delivery ethos to expand their footprint through partnership with a public authority sub-central government institution.

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Notice Title

Adult Pathway Services Phase 1

Notice Description

Camden Council are procuring three Adult Pathway contracts. The services will provide accommodation and support for single homeless people in Camden. Two of the three contracts are for single men and the third is for a mixed gender service. The service model for all three contracts will work to a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) and a Trauma informed model of of support. Tenderers who do not have suitable properties within the London Borough of Camden at the bidding stage should not submit a tender. The procurement approach is an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. For all the information needed to submit tender please refer to the tender documents. (see link in this notice).

Lot Information

Housing related support service for vulnerable single men with medium to high support needs.

The service will provide accommodation-based support for single adult men who have experienced homelessness. The services will support adults to ensure they have the necessary life skills to move-on to more independent living. Tenderers must be able to provide a minimum of 48 units in one or more properties in the London Borough of Camden. Tenderers who do not have properties in the London Borough of Camden at the bidding stage should not submit a tender. Please see Schedule 2 Specification for more details of the service being tendered. The maximum annual budget for Lot 1 is PS303,342. The Authority reserves the right to disqualify any tender submitted where the maximum value of any year is above the maximum annual budget above.

Housing related support service for vulnerable single adults with medium to high support needs

The service will provide accommodation-based support for single adults who have experienced homelessness. The services will support adults to ensure they have the necessary life skills to move-on to more independent living. Tenderers must be able to provide a minimum of 95 units in one or more properties in the London Borough of Camden. Tenderers who do not have properties in the London Borough of Camden at the bidding stage should not submit a tender. Please see Schedule 2 Specification for more details of the service being tendered. The maximum annual budget for Lot 2 is PSPS959,709. The Authority reserves the right to disqualify any tender submitted where the maximum value of any year is above the maximum annual budget above.

Housing related support service for vulnerable single men with medium to high support needs

The service will provide accommodation-based support for single adult men who have experienced homelessness. The services will support adults to ensure they have the necessary life skills to move-on to more independent living. Tenderers must be able to provide a minimum of 60 units in one or more properties in the London Borough of Camden. Tenderers who do not have properties in the London Borough of Camden at the bidding stage should not submit a tender. Please see Schedule 2 Specification for more details of the service being tendered. The maximum annual budget for Lot 3 is PS591,480. The Authority reserves the right to disqualify any tender submitted where the maximum value of any year is above the maximum annual budget above.

Planning Information

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0515f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075129-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,981,717 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,981,717 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
29 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN
Contact Name
Mr David Walsh
Contact Email
david.walsh@camden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+442079742956

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1H 9JE
Post Town
Central 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
TLI31 Camden and City of London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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