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Family Support Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY

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09 Jul 2025 at 16:47

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for Family Support Services, initiated by the London Borough of Bexley, is now complete. The project falls within the services industry category, specifically targeting social work and related services. Located in Bexleyheath, UK, the procurement followed a direct procurement method—specifically a below-threshold, non-competitive process under the Public Contracts Regulations 2023/54 light touch regime. The contract period extends from 7th April 2025 to 6th April 2026 and has a total gross value of £41,630. This direct award was not open for competition, reflecting its specialised nature. The contract was signed with Blue Ocean Services Ltd on 7th April 2025.

This tender provides significant business opportunities for SMEs, particularly those with expertise in delivering personalised family support services. As the award illustrates the potential for businesses specialised in social work to secure governmental contracts through direct procurement methods, firms that can offer bespoke, high-quality care solutions within the London area stand to benefit. Enterprises in the sector should view such opportunities as a pathway to building credibility and establishing long-term relations with public authorities like the London Borough of Bexley.

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Notice Title

Family Support Services

Notice Description

1:1 Family support for a client in the family home managing behaviour

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038759-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,630 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 6 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
BEXLEYHEATH
Postcode
DA6 7AT
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bexley
Electoral Ward
Bexleyheath
Westminster Constituency
Bexleyheath and Crayford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE OCEAN SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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