Tender

Heavitree Court Rough Sleeping Complex Needs Project

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

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TenderCancellation

12 Mar 2026 at 15:48

Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest had initiated a tender process for the Heavitree Court Rough Sleeping Complex Needs Project, targeting industry categories including health and social work services, as well as accommodation services. Located in Walthamstow, United Kingdom, the tender aimed to address the needs of adults facing homelessness and related challenges. The procurement process was at the tender stage, with the closing date for submissions on 10th December 2025 and anticipated award period ending on 2nd February 2026. Despite its initial status, the procurement was ultimately cancelled on 10th March 2026, as the borough decided to manage the service in-house.

This tender presented significant business growth opportunities for service providers in the health, social work, and accommodation sectors, particularly those specialising in complex needs. Businesses adept in delivering services to vulnerable groups and tackling issues related to homelessness and mental health could have greatly benefited from this engagement. The open procedure procurement method ensured that small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary and community sector organisations, were encouraged to participate. Despite its cancellation, such projects continue to offer valuable insights into the types of services local authorities prioritise, aiding strategic business planning and development.

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Notice Title

Heavitree Court Rough Sleeping Complex Needs Project

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to appoint a provider to deliver the provision of Rough Sleeping Complex Needs Accommodation. Adults who are either homeless or faced with homelessness may face multiple challenges when trying to engage and use the services they need. Their support needs may be complex, and they face challenging life circumstances, including as a result of abuse or exploitation. An additional barrier to accessing accommodation and services for this group is that they may have undiagnosed or untreated mental health problems and other related conditions that may significantly compromise their capacity to both to address the risks that may cause homelessness.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029 with the option to extend for two 12-month periods up to 31st March 2031. Extension period will be subject to confirmation of funding from MHCLG

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e119
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022473-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,180,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,180,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest

Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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