Award

Havering Support Services for Unpaid Carers

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

06 Nov 2025 at 17:01

TenderUpdate

07 Aug 2025 at 08:26

Tender

06 Aug 2025 at 07:44

Planning

19 May 2025 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Havering has successfully awarded a contract to deliver support services for unpaid carers, with the aim of empowering these individuals through comprehensive assistance. This service falls under the Health and Social Work Services category. The procurement process followed an open procedure, overseen by the contracting authority, London Borough of Havering, located in Romford, UK. The initial award date was set on 6th November 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st February 2026 and run until 31st January 2029, with an option to extend until 31st January 2031. A standstill period was observed from 6th to 18th November 2025.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with a focus on supporting carers. Organisations like Imago Community, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate the suitability for large-scale structures capable of delivering tailored support services. The procurement was open to a variety of businesses, including SMEs and VCSEs, evidenced by the number of bids received from these sectors. With a total contract value exceeding £1.1 million, participating businesses have the opportunity to engage in a substantial public sector partnership, enhancing their footprint in delivering socially valuable services.

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Notice Title

Havering Support Services for Unpaid Carers

Notice Description

The London Borough of Havering is seeking to award a provider for the delivery of support services aimed at providing comprehensive assistance to unpaid carers. The objective is to empower unpaid carers with the resources and knowledge necessary to manage their caregiving responsibilities effectively, improve their overall health, and enhance their quality of life. This initiative aims to foster communities where unpaid carers are supported through tailored programs that meet their specific needs. The Council will observe a voluntary standstill period of eight working days from 6th November 2025, ending on 18th November 2025 The contract will commence on 1st February 2026 and subject to satisfactory performance, shall continue until 31st January 2029 ("the contract period") with the option to extend until 31st January 2031

Planning Information

Interested parties are invited to provide expression of interest to this opportunity. Please contact laura.wheatley@havering.gov.uk by the deadline date of 30th May 2025 and reference: PME: Support Services for Unpaid Carers Please note that this market engagement does not commit to any future formal processes or procurement activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0516d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071803-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,114,918 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,114,918 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£947,337 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.support@havering.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ROMFORD
Postcode
RM1 4GR
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering

Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
Marshalls & Rise Park
Westminster Constituency
Romford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMAGO COMMUNITY

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