Planning

Therapy for Safe Accommodation Pre-Market engagement

MEDWAY COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Feb 2026 at 12:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Medway Council is initiating a procurement process under the planning stage, titled "Therapy for Safe Accommodation Pre-Market Engagement". This process falls under the services category, specifically focusing on social work and related services. The procurement is set in the UK region of Chatham, with an estimated contract value of £240,000 gross (£200,000 net). Key dates include a preliminary market engagement scheduled for 4th February 2026, with the contract period expected to start on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2028. This procurement process follows a light-touch regime and is not above threshold, signifying specific regulatory compliance. Medway Council invites interested parties to engage in an initial online meeting to discuss the therapy provisions, commissioning details, and other non-negotiables.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those offering therapy related to safe accommodation solutions. Companies with experience in providing dispersed accommodation and refuge services in Medway will find this engagement particularly aligned with their expertise. Small to medium enterprises with innovative therapy solutions could leverage this opportunity for growth, particularly if they demonstrate flexibility and an understanding of the local community's needs. The procurement method involves a pre-market engagement, offering businesses the chance to shape future tender opportunities and align their services with the council’s expectations and requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Therapy for Safe Accommodation Pre-Market engagement

Notice Description

Agenda will be as follows Dispersed Accommodation and Refuge in Medway Current therapy provision Q&A about you Non-negotiables Commissioning details Open Q&A To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1011086706

Planning Information

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OGVkODJiYTItMTQ5Yy00ZTk1LTkwMzItNmU1NWYzMTQzOTk5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2268503e93-3ce7-4a22-bfc5-ffee421a1f57%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22a29e2e02-dbe1-496c-a53a-43ad969fd67a%22%7d

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061415
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008895-2026
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
Not specified
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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