Planning

Pre Engagement Marketing Supported Housing Service for Single Homeless and Care Experienced Young Adults (YSHCEYA) in Croydon.

LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON

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Planning

16 Dec 2025 at 16:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon is initiating a procurement process focused on supported housing services for single homeless individuals and care-experienced young adults in Croydon. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key deadline on 31 December 2025 for the submission of responses to a market engagement notice. The procurement falls under the category of public authority - sub-central government and aims to provide welfare services for children and young people. A market engagement event is scheduled for 30 January 2026, where further details on time and location will be provided to those who register interest. The procurement is set to commence from 1 June 2026, with an estimated contract value of £9,240,000 (gross) over seven years.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in supported housing and welfare services to expand their operations in the Croydon area. Businesses that focus on providing quality accommodation, developing life skills, and promoting education and employment for young adults are well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to facilitate diverse participation. By engaging in this tender, businesses can contribute positively to community welfare and secure long-term growth through public sector partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre Engagement Marketing Supported Housing Service for Single Homeless and Care Experienced Young Adults (YSHCEYA) in Croydon.

Notice Description

Croydon Council informs prospective providers of an upcoming procurement opportunity for a Supported Housing Service in the London Borough of Croydon. The service will be procured through a public competitive process and is expected to commence following contract award. The primary aim of the service is to provide safe, good-quality accommodation combined with supportive interventions that enable young adults to transition successfully to independent living. Key objectives include: 1. Accommodation Provision: Deliver well-maintained, secure housing that meets statutory and quality standards. 2. Support Services: - Develop life skills (budgeting, cooking, tenancy management); - Promote education, training, and employment opportunities; - Provide emotional and practical support tailored to individual needs; 3. Move-On Outcomes: - Facilitate positive transitions into independent housing or other suitable accommodation. 4. Safeguarding & Well-being: - Ensure robust safeguarding measures and promote physical and mental well-being. Market Engagement Event There will be a market engagement event on 30th January 2026, this date can be subject to change, so please register your interest if you would like to attend this event at RSTeam@croydon.gov.uk by close on 31/12/25. The Time and location will follow.

Planning Information

Please submit your response by email RSTeam@croydon.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f71e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083529-2025
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

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2033 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON
Contact Name
Sheniz Wallace
Contact Email
sheniz.wallace@croydon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI62 Croydon
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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