This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

30 Apr 2026 at 15:42

Planning

23 May 2025 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden has initiated a tender process for the "Adult Pathway - Phase 2" project, primarily focusing on housing-related support services for vulnerable single adults with medium to high support needs. This initiative forms part of the Adult Pathway and aims to provide accommodation-based support for homeless individuals within the London Borough of Camden. The total contract value is £14,898,324, and the procurement is conducted under an open procedure following the "lightTouch" special regime in the Services industry category. The tender period ends on 8th June 2026, with contract work commencing on 1st October 2026 and lasting until 30th September 2033. The London Borough of Camden acts as the buying organisation, and they have received Homelessness Rough Sleeping and Domestic Abuse grant funding to support the service.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services with accommodation, particularly those experienced in supporting homeless adults. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with at least three years of experience in delivering accommodation-based support and managing contracts valued at least £500,000 annually are well-suited for this opportunity. There is a requirement for the successful tenderer to provide a minimum of 132 units within their properties. Companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding, quality management, and equality, alongside good implementation and service methodology, will find this tender attractive to contribute to community-focused outcomes while securing long-term business growth.

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Notice Title

Adult Pathway - Phase 2

Notice Description

This tender comprises of one contract for the delivery of 'Housing related support service for vulnerable single adults with medium to high support needs'. This service forms part of the Adult Pathway and will be required to 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 132 units in one or more properties in the London Borough of Camden as part of their bid submission. The Council is in receipt of Homelessness Rough Sleeping and Domestic Abuse grant funding to cover the cost of a psychologist post. The current funding of PS33,000 ends on 31st March 2027. This amount is not included in the maximum annual budget available. The tender pack contains further details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052273
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040134-2026
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
SME
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
£14,898,324 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£14,898,324 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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