Planning

Direct Payment Employment Support Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

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Planning

05 Sep 2025 at 13:11

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is initiating a procurement process titled 'Direct Payment Employment Support Service' under the health and social work services category. Located in the United Kingdom, this procurement is in the planning stage with significant dates including a scheduled engagement on the London Tenders Portal due by 17th September 2025 and additional future notices expected by 20th October 2025. The service contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026, with an estimated value of £440,000 (gross amounting to £528,000), and is suitable for both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services sector, especially those capable of providing employment support services. The multi-year contract offers potential for growth and stability, with the possibility of renewal extending the contract period up to March 2031. Enterprises with experience in similar public sector engagements and those interested in expanding their portfolio within the UK market would find this opportunity well-suited. The focus on SMEs and VCSEs opens doors for businesses aiming to gain a foothold or strengthen their presence in the public sector services market.

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Notice Title

Direct Payment Employment Support Service

Notice Description

MARKET ENGAGEMENT Direct Payment Employment Support Service - London Borough of Waltham Forest

Planning Information

Please refer to documentation in the request for information on the London Tenders Portal https://www.londontenders.org/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059500
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054308-2025
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Oct 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 WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
Toby Vincent
Contact Email
toby.vincent@walthamforest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02084963000

Buyer Location

Locality
WALTHAMSTOW
Postcode
E17 4JF
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

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