Planning

Provision of Domiciliary Care in London Borough of Bromley - 2nd Market Engagement Event

LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY

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PlanningUpdate

13 Jan 2026 at 14:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

13 Jan 2026 at 09:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

09 Dec 2025 at 08:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bromley is in the planning stages of a public procurement process for the provision of domiciliary care services across the borough. The procurement cycle is currently focused on market engagement to shape the tender specifications, with a planned engagement session on Tuesday 27 January at 1 pm. Interested suppliers are invited to attend this virtual event, especially those capable of addressing the ongoing challenges in the sector. This procurement falls under the "light touch" regime for services, with classifications including health and social work services. The procurement process embraces a framework agreement and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises. The services are expected to commence on 27 August 2026 and conclude by 26 August 2030, with the future notice date set for 28 February 2026. The initiative is spearheaded by the London Borough of Bromley, located in the UKI61 region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the health and social care industry, particularly those specialising in domiciliary care. Companies with innovative solutions that enhance independent living and can adapt to the dynamic demands of this sector may find this procurement particularly advantageous. The emphasis on innovation and capacity suggests that businesses with a strong track record in effective service delivery could play a crucial role in this contract. The involvement of small to medium enterprises is encouraged, ensuring diverse participation and offering newer businesses a chance to establish themselves in the public sector service domain. To compete effectively, businesses should ensure they are suitably registered, qualified, and capable of meeting the framework agreement stipulations set out by the Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Domiciliary Care in London Borough of Bromley - 2nd Market Engagement Event

Notice Description

The London Borough of Bromley is preparing to commence a procurement exercise for the provision of domiciliary care services for residents across the borough. Ahead of issuing a formal tender, the Council is undertaking further market engagement to help shape the service specification and inform the procurement approach. In the context of ongoing sector challenges, the Council is committed to fostering innovation to ensure domiciliary care services continue to support people to live independently. The Council invites participation from providers who are suitably qualified, appropriately registered, and experienced, with the capacity and resources required to deliver these services. This engagement session follows the initial market event held on 17 December 2025. Providers who registered for the initial event do not need to register again and will automatically receive an invitation. New suppliers wishing to attend must complete the online form linked to this notice. An invitation to the MS Teams session will be issued prior to the engagement event, scheduled for Tuesday 27 January at 1 pm.

Planning Information

This engagement session follows the initial market event held on 17 December 2025. Providers who attended the initial event do not need to register again and will automatically receive an invitation. New suppliers wishing to attend must complete the online form using the link below: https://forms.office.com/e/WE4xVYuhqK An invitation to the MS Teams session will be issued prior to the engagement event, scheduled for Tuesday 27 January at 1 pm.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f15b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002709-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

98300000 - Miscellaneous services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Feb 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Aug 2026 - 26 Aug 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 BROMLEY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bromley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BROMLEY
Postcode
BR1 1AD
Post Town
Bromley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
Delivery Location
TLI61 Bromley
Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
Bromley Town
Westminster Constituency
Bromley and Biggin Hill

Further Information

Notice Documents

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