Planning

Children's Home-Based Care

LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 14:33

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hounslow is planning a procurement process for the provision of Children's Home-Based Care services, categorised under social work services with accommodation. This process is currently in the planning stage, aiming for a competitive flexible procedure with a special “light touch” regime. The services are anticipated to cover the UKI region in the United Kingdom, with a contract period planned to commence on 19 January 2026 and extend until 20 January 2030, with a possible renewal up to 19 January 2032. Interested parties should note the future notice expected by 21 July 2025, indicating the progression to subsequent procurement stages.

This tender provides significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs due to the planned suitability criteria favouring these business types. Offering a long-term contract, businesses specialising in social work and child care services can leverage this procurement to bolster their operations and expand their service offerings in the Greater London area. The competitive nature of the flexible procedure ensures fair access and invites innovation, allowing capable service providers to present compelling solutions to meet the local authority's needs. Given the focus on social services, companies with expertise in delivering quality care and accommodation services for children would be especially well-suited to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children's Home-Based Care

Notice Description

The Provision of Children's Home-Based Care services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ea7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025125-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 20 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HOUNSLOW
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hounslow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HOUNSLOW, LONDON
Postcode
TW3 3EB
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Hounslow
Electoral Ward
Hounslow West
Westminster Constituency
Feltham and Heston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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