Tender

requirement intensive accommodation support at Elizabeth court

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Dec 2025 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is inviting tenders for the procurement titled "requirement intensive accommodation support at Elizabeth Court," situated in Chatham, UK, within the industry category of social work and related services. This tender seeks to commission a dedicated support service for mothers and pregnant women with complex needs. The open tendering process operates under the "Below threshold - open competition" procurement method, with submissions welcomed until 9th January 2026. Enquiries can be submitted until 5th January 2026, and the service is slated to commence on 1st May 2026. Medway Council, a public authority within sub-central government, is facilitating this process to enhance safeguarding measures and positive parenting outcomes.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for service providers specialising in social work and family support to expand their operations. The project involves engaging in a Service Level Agreement with Orbit Housing, which could be mutually beneficial in terms of resource and expertise sharing. Businesses that can deliver high-quality care, alongside a focus on social value and effective technical responses, will find this opportunity particularly rewarding. The lot holds a significant contract value of £583,071.86, inclusive of options for a one-year extension, potentially stretching the service until April 2030, thus offering stability and growth potential in the social services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

requirement intensive accommodation support at Elizabeth court

Notice Description

Medway Council is commissioning an intensive accommodation-based support service at Elizabeth Court, for mothers and pregnant women with complex needs. This service is a critical component of Medway's strategy to safeguard vulnerable families, reduce risk, and promote positive parenting outcomes. Please note: The provider awarded the contract will be required to enter into a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Orbit Housing, the landlord for the building known as Elizabeth Court. This arrangement ensures appropriate use and management of the accommodation. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Social-work-and-related-services./CP63N4899B To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CP63N4899B

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f246
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081262-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£485,893 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£485,893 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Vinnie Webb
Contact Email
vincent.webb@medway.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01634306000

Buyer Location

Locality
CHATHAM
Postcode
ME4 4TR
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ41 Medway
Delivery Location
TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Medway
Electoral Ward
Chatham Central & Brompton
Westminster Constituency
Rochester and Strood

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