Planning

Children's Centres

ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH

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Planning

11 Dec 2025 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is in the planning stage of a procurement process for services related to Children's Centres, focusing on early years, health, parenting, and family support. This initiative falls under the industry categories of education, training services, health, and social work services, aiming to enhance support across the borough. The procurement engages stakeholders such as voluntary and community organisations, health and education partners, and social enterprises. Market engagement sessions are scheduled to occur in-person at Woolwich Town Hall on 19th January 2026, and virtually on 5th February 2026. Interested parties need to register by 4th February 2026 via procurement@royalgreenwich.gov.uk. The procurement process aligns with legislative frameworks and sets the stage for future commissioning models consistent with Greenwich's Family Hubs and Start for Life strategies.

This tender presents a potential growth opportunity for businesses specialized in providing educational and health-related services. These include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), and consortia with relevant experience in family support services. The planned contract period spans from April 2027 to March 2032, offering substantial and sustained engagement for qualified businesses. The focus on integrated, sustainable models suggests that organisations with a history of collaboration in delivering multifaceted community services will be well-positioned to capitalise on this opportunity. Businesses that can demonstrate robust partnerships and a commitment to innovative family support solutions will likely find this procurement favourable for expanding their portfolio in public service delivery.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Children's Centres

Notice Description

The Royal Borough of Greenwich (RBG) is undertaking a pre-market engagement to explore market interest and capacity in delivering Children's Centre services as part of the Council's commitment to supporting families and giving children the best start in life. This pre-market engagement exercise aims to gauge market capability and inform the development of a future commissioning model aligned with the borough's Family Hubs and Start for Life priorities.

Planning Information

Background Children's Centres in Greenwich provide a borough-wide offer of early years, health, parenting, and family support for families with children aged 0-5. RBG is reviewing how these services can continue to meet local needs through strong partnerships across health, education, and the voluntary and community sector. Purpose of these sessions • Identify organisations interested in future opportunities. • Understand market capacity and partnership potential. • Support and inform our planning for an integrated, sustainable model. Who Should Register Voluntary and community organisations, early-years and family-support providers, health and education partners, social enterprises, and consortia with relevant experience. Engagement Events 1. In-person: Woolwich Town Hall January 19th, 2026 (14:00 - 17:00) 2. Virtual (Microsoft Teams): February 5th, 2026 (13:00-16:00) Joining details will be shared with organisations that register interest. To register please email procurement@royalgreenwich.gov.uk who will send you a registration document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f38f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081868-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 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
ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE18 6HQ
Post Town
South 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)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich

Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Woolwich Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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