Planning

Provision of Domiciliary Care In the London Borough of Bromley

LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY

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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 stage for a public procurement process to provide domiciliary care services across the borough. This initiative is categorised under social work and related services, as well as other community services, falling within the services category of the industry. The procurement will be underpinned by a legal framework and will occur above the financial threshold with an anticipated contract duration from 28th August 2026 to 27th August 2030. Market engagement is set for 17th December 2025, prior to the formal tender process, allowing for provider feedback to refine service specifications and procurement strategies. This engagement is purely informational and not a call for competition, and the deadline for expressing interest is 16th December 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth for providers within the social care sector. It is particularly ideal for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) that are registered, qualified, and experienced in delivering domiciliary care services. Engaging early in this process can allow businesses to influence the Council’s approach to service delivery. The framework agreement component suggests long-term partnerships are feasible, fostering continuity and stability for businesses poised to innovate in service delivery to maintain client independence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Domiciliary Care In the London Borough of Bromley

Notice Description

The London Borough of Bromley is preparing to undertake a procurement exercise for the provision of domiciliary care services for all residents of the borough. Ahead of issuing a formal tender, we are seeking to engage with the market to inform the service specification and procurement approach. In these challenging times the Council wishes to drive innovation to ensure that domiciliary care can support people to maintain their independence. The Council welcomes participation from Providers who are suitably qualified / registered and experienced with the necessary resources and capacity to provide the Services. The market engagement will be held via MS Teams on Wednesday 17th December 2025 from 12pm. Providers wishing to participate should register their interest by completing the MS Form: https://forms.office.com/e/gAzjH9kDLA

Planning Information

The London Borough of Bromley is preparing to tender for domiciliary care services and wishes to engage with the market prior to the formal procurement. The purpose of this engagement is to share early information, gather provider feedback, and ensure the forthcoming tender reflects best practice and market capacity. We invite registered suitably qualified and experienced domiciliary care providers to participate. Engagement activities will include a provider briefing session on Wednesday 17th December 2025 at 12pm. Interested providers must complete the MS Form: https://forms.office.com/e/gAzjH9kDLA Please note this notice is for market engagement only. It does not constitute a call for competition, nor will any contract be awarded at this stage. Participation will not confer any advantage in any subsequent procurement.

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/080880-2025
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Aug 2026 - 27 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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