Tender

Semi independent services

LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY

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Tender

23 Oct 2025 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bexley is seeking tenders for a framework titled "Semi independent services," aimed at providing Semi-Independent Placements for Children and Care Leavers. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with opportunities available for submission until 17th November 2025. The framework, part of the health and social work services industry category, involves two lots supporting children in their transition to adulthood across multiple regions in the United Kingdom. Key procurement details involve a competitive flexible procedure under a selective method, designed under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The anticipated contracts will commence on 2nd February 2026 and conclude on 2nd February 2030, with possible extensions to 2032.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services to expand their impact and grow within the public sector market. Providers with expertise in supporting children's development are well-positioned to compete, especially those with the capability to offer tailored support for age groups 16-18 and 18-25 years. The procurement emphasises both price and quality in the award criteria, with quality weighted at 60%, highlighting the value placed on high-standard service provision. As the procurement is a light-touch contract, companies experienced in delivering such services efficiently under restricted processes will likely find themselves advantaged in this competitive landscape.

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Notice Title

Semi independent services

Notice Description

This framework will consist of Third Party Providers who will provide Semi-Independent Placements for Children and Care Leavers. The framework will consist of 2 lots that are designed to support children in developing the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to transition successfully into independent adulthood.

Lot Information

Children aged 16-18

This framework will consist of Third Party Providers who will provide Semi-Independent Placements for Children and Care Leavers. The framework will consist of 2 lots that are designed to support children in developing the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to transition successfully into independent adulthood. Lot 1 for children aged between 16 & 18

Renewal: the option of a 2 year extension

Children aged 18-25

This framework will consist of Third Party Providers who will provide Semi-Independent Placements for Children and Care Leavers. The framework will consist of 2 lots that are designed to support children in developing the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to transition successfully into independent adulthood. Lot 2 for Children aged 18-25

Renewal: the option of a 2 year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d2b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067903-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£8,401,200 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,401,200 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2030 4-5 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 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bexley
Electoral Ward
Bexleyheath
Westminster Constituency
Bexleyheath and Crayford

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