Planning

Market Engagement - Mental Health Floating Support Services (Wandsworth)

LONDON BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH

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Planning

09 Sep 2025 at 10:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Wandsworth is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of Mental Health Floating Support Services. This initiative is set within the borough of Wandsworth, London, and aims to deliver support to mental health clients living independently within the community. The engagement milestone, scheduled for 18th September 2025, provides an opportunity for providers to learn more about the upcoming tender. The procurement is categorised under services, specifically health and social work services, and is conducted under the "light touch" regime as it is above the procurement threshold. Interested parties should note the preliminary market engagement session conducted online through Microsoft Teams, with the final date to engage being 17th September 2025.

This tender creates significant growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, given its focus on community and social services. Businesses specialising in mental health support, social work, and housing services are particularly well-suited to participate in this tender. The contract period is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030, with a potential extension until 2032 if renewed. This substantial project not only presents a chance to contribute to community wellbeing but also offers a framework for sustained business growth and collaboration with the public sector. Participation in the market engagement session could provide valuable insights and networking opportunities for potential bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement - Mental Health Floating Support Services (Wandsworth)

Notice Description

The London Borough of Wandsworth is preparing to launch a procurement exercise for the provision of Mental Health Floating Support Services in the London Borough Wandsworth. The service will deliver time- and outcome-focused support to meet the housing-related needs of mental health clients living independently within the borough. The primary aim is to help individuals maintain their tenancies and independence in the community, thereby preventing homelessness or loss of accommodation The purpose of this PME is to promote transparency and competition ahead of the formal procurement. This notice serves to inform the market of the upcoming opportunity and invite interested providers to attend a market engagement session. Date: Thursday, 18 September 2025 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Platform: Microsoft Teams Attendance at the session is entirely optional, and suppliers who do not attend will not be disadvantaged in any way during the subsequent procurement process. All suppliers will be treated equally and no competitive advantage will be given. Additional Session - Emotional Wellbeing and Outreach Services A separate session for Emotional Wellbeing and Outreach Services will be held earlier on the same day. While this is a distinct opportunity with its own FTS notice, it is anticipated that many providers may be interested in both. Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Interested parties should complete the attached registration document and upload it via the messaging facility on the e-sourcing platform. Please note that the Council advertises procurement opportunities on the e-sourcing platform Atamis. To login to the Supplier Portal provided by Atamis go to https://lb-wandsworth.my.site.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk, if you are already a registered user. Otherwise you can register by visiting https://lb-wandsworth.my.site.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk. Once your organisation has registered, you will be able to express interest and participate in the published opportunities.

Planning Information

The London Borough of Wandsworth is preparing to launch a procurement exercise for the provision of Mental Health Floating Support Services in the London Borough Wandsworth. The service will deliver time- and outcome-focused support to meet the housing-related needs of mental health clients living independently within the borough. The primary aim is to help individuals maintain their tenancies and independence in the community, thereby preventing homelessness or loss of accommodation The purpose of this PME is to promote transparency and competition ahead of the formal procurement. This notice serves to inform the market of the upcoming opportunity and invite interested providers to attend a market engagement session. Date: Thursday, 18 September 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Platform: Microsoft Teams Attendance at the session is entirely optional, and suppliers who do not attend will not be disadvantaged in any way during the subsequent procurement process. All suppliers will be treated equally and no competitive advantage will be given. Additional Session – Emotional Wellbeing and Outreach Services A separate session for Emotional Wellbeing and Outreach Services will be held earlier on the same day. While this is a distinct opportunity with its own FTS notice, it is anticipated that many providers may be interested in both. Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Interested parties should complete the attached registration document and upload it via the messaging facility on the e-sourcing platform. Please note that the Council advertises procurement opportunities on the e-sourcing platform Atamis. To login to the Supplier Portal provided by Atamis go to https://lb-wandsworth.my.site.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk, if you are already a registered user. Otherwise you can register by visiting https://lb-wandsworth.my.site.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk. Once your organisation has registered, you will be able to express interest and participate in the published opportunities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059673
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054922-2025
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,028,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW18 2PU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI34 Wandsworth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wandsworth
Electoral Ward
Wandsworth Town
Westminster Constituency
Putney

Further Information

Notice Documents

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