Planning

Supported Accommodation Approved Lists

LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY

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PlanningUpdate

15 Dec 2025 at 09:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

11 Dec 2025 at 14:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 Dec 2025 at 14:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bromley is currently in the planning stage for commissioning supported accommodation services. The Council is aiming to create three distinct Approved Lists for providers who can offer services for homeless young people aged 16 and over, care leavers, and individuals aged 18 and over. This procurement targets the social work services with accommodation category and involves locations both within and around the London Borough of Bromley. The procurement is scheduled to commence on 26 January 2026 and run until 25 January 2027, with options for renewal extending until 25 January 2028. Providers are required to submit their applications via the ProContract portal by the milestone date of 25 January 2028.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs and organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sectors. Providers specialising in social work services with accommodation are encouraged to apply, as the procurement aligns with the "light touch" regime, facilitating easier access for smaller businesses. Companies focusing on OFSTED-regulated services are particularly well-suited, given the requirements for registration and positive inspections. Businesses that can offer accommodation across multiple homes within an estate, particularly units located within or near Bromley's boundaries, will find this an excellent chance to expand their operations and contribute to community support efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supported Accommodation Approved Lists

Notice Description

During the summer 2025, the Council completed a market engagement exercise to assess the level of interest in the delivery of supported accommodation services for Bromley young people. Thanks to the support of providers, we gained insight into the current market and gathered feedback on the model that we were proposing. We have decided not to pursue a residential care, block model, instead adapting our approach to take into consideration the "Supported Accommodation (England) Regulations 2023" and local needs. The London Borough of Bromley is seeking to commission multiple supported accommodation and accommodation only providers able to deliver placements across multiple homes within their estate. There will be 3 Approved Lists as follows: 1) Supported Accommodation for Homeless Young People (16+ Years Old) Services (OFSTED Regulated) (Section 17 Children Act): These services are designed to support homeless young people in sustaining their tenancies and developing the skills necessary for independent living. 2) Supported Accommodation for Care Leavers (OFSTED Regulated) (Section 20 Children Act): This category focuses on providing a safe and supportive environment for care leavers, assisting them in their transition to independence. 3) 18+ Supported Accommodation (Unregulated): This category is for providers who can offer supported accommodation services to individuals aged 18 and over, without the regulatory requirements of OFSTED. Please note that at least one unit must be in the London Borough of Bromley or a borough/county sharing the borough boundary. Providers can apply to be considered for 1,2 or all 3 Approved Lists, applying for each of the lists accordingly (i.e. one application for each list). For lists 1 and 2, each unit must be registered and have a "Consistently strong service delivery that leads to typically positive experiences and progress for children OFSTED rating following the first inspection. Where improvements are needed, leaders and managers take timely and effective action" OFSTED rating following the first inspection. Please register on our ProContract portal to see further details of our requirements and how to apply for a list. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d06ec191-9cd6-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=2241eb95-058a-e511-80f7-000c29c9ba21

Planning Information

Please visit our ProContract portal for full details of our requirements and how to apply to join the Approved Lists. Applications and correspondence must be sent via the portal. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d06ec191-9cd6-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=2241eb95-058a-e511-80f7-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f402
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082733-2025
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jan 20283 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2027 6-12 months
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 1DP
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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