Planning

Short breaks for Children and young people

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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Planning

06 Aug 2025 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton is in the planning stage of a procurement process to secure services for short breaks aimed at children and young people with disabilities aged 5 to 18. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on social work and related services, as per the industry classification. The location for this initiative is Morden, within the civic jurisdiction of the London Borough of Merton, United Kingdom. The authority has specified a preliminary market engagement deadline of 20th August 2025 and intends for the contract period to begin on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029, with possible renewal extending up to 31st March 2031. This planning phase is currently scheduled, inviting preliminary input but not yet open for formal competition.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in child and youth services, particularly those tailored to people with disabilities. Enterprises that have a strong track record in providing holiday, weekend, and after-school activities for the mentioned age bracket would find a promising prospect with this procurement. The planned renewal options indicate long-term commitment potential, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses seeking stable, enduring contracts. Organisations that can innovate and deliver high-quality, inclusive services will be well-positioned to compete successfully when the formal tendering process is announced.

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Notice Title

Short breaks for Children and young people

Notice Description

The London Borough of Merton ("the Authority") is seeking to undertake a procurement exercise [procure holiday, weekend and after school activities for children and young people with disabilities aged 5 to 18.

Planning Information

The London Borough of Merton (“the Authority”) is seeking to undertake a procurement exercise procure holiday, weekend and after school activities for children and young people with disabilities aged 5 to 18. Please note that this is NOT a call for competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0582bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046639-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.services@merton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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