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NELFT Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS) Peer Worker Provision

North East London NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 May 2026 at 18:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 18:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

20 Nov 2025 at 15:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North East London NHS Foundation Trust is leading a procurement process titled "NELFT Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS) Peer Worker Provision" to engage in voluntary and community sector services across Essex and London. Spanning multiple lots, this procurement is focused on community health services, offering an opportunity under an open procedure. The procurement has now reached the award phase, with contracts granted to organisations like Lifeline Community Projects and Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest Ltd. The contracts commence on 1st July 2026 and will conclude by the end of December 2027, addressing areas including Redbridge, Waltham Forest, and Barking & Dagenham. This initiative not only aims to enhance mental health services through peer support but is backed by substantial budgets as shown by awarded amounts such as £81,378 for Redbridge. The procurement stage has been completed, marking the tender as active on 29th May 2026.

This procurement opens several opportunities for businesses that provide health and social care support, particularly those with a voluntary community sector background. With a focus on peer support services, the project is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in culturally competent care and community engagement. Organisations capable of engaging directly with community demographics and offering innovative approaches to reducing health inequalities could greatly benefit from such tenders. As multiple lots are involved, businesses can participate in and win contracts across different localities, fostering regional service expansion and collaboration with the NHS on a lasting community health initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NELFT Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS) Peer Worker Provision

Notice Description

This service specification provides the overarching details and requirements to deliver the North East London NHS Foundation Trust Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS) Peer Support Worker Provision. It provides the necessary background information, service details and requirements to enable providers to effectively plan, deliver and manage the services

Lot Information

Lot 1: Redbridge

Lot 1: North East London NHS Foundation Trust, Redbridge locality Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS) Peer Support Worker Provision

Renewal: As included in the NHS terms and condition. 1+1

Lot 2: Waltham Forest

Lot 2: North East London NHS Foundation Trust, Waltham Forest locality Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS) Peer Support Worker Provision

Renewal: As included in the NHS terms and condition. 1+1

Lot 3: Havering

Lot 3: North East London NHS Foundation Trust, Havering locality Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS) Peer Support Worker Provision

Renewal: As included in the NHS terms and condition. 1+1

Lot 4: Barking & Dagenham

Lot 4: North East London NHS Foundation Trust, Barking & Dagenham locality Voluntary & Community Sector (VCS) Peer Support Worker Provision

Renewal: As included in the NHS terms and condition. 1+1

Planning Information

This pre-procurement exercise will allow NELFT to engage directly and collaboratively with potential providers to: • Aid with procurement process design. • Determine the level of provider interest. • Help enable providers to participate in the process. • Inform development of service specification/s and collaborative service delivery options. • Help shape the commissioning and contracting process. Initial Market Briefing Event This session will be held in person and is limited to two attendees per supplier. Event Details: Date: Friday, 12th December 2025 • Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM • Venue: West Wing, CEME Innovation Centre, Marsh Way, Rainham, Essex, RM13 8GQ Submit expression of interest via Atamis portal (Reference is C402943) Link - https://atamis-1928.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a07Sr00000oIF7GIAW&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e5cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051064-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£664,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£664,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£507,097 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
29 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North East London NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
RM13 8GQ
Postcode Area
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering, TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
Rainham & Wennington
Westminster Constituency
Dagenham and Rainham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

LIFELINE COMMUNITY PROJECTS

MIND IN THE CITY, HACKNEY AND WALTHAM FOREST LTD

Further Information

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