Planning

Homecare services

ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH

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Planning

10 Feb 2026 at 12:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process focused on Homecare services, with engagement activities beginning on the 2nd of March 2026. This initiative, classified under social work services without accommodation, aims to foster communication and collaboration between Local Authority Commissioners and Homecare providers. The project location is centred in London, UK, within the region specified as UKI51. The borough's key focus during this phase is industry engagement to ensure transparency and a shared understanding, with a scheduled online event to discuss service evolution and sector challenges. While contracts have not yet been finalised, they are anticipated to span from October 2027 to September 2035, highlighting an extended commitment to the development and delivery of quality care services.

This Homecare exploration event opens significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services sector, especially those capable of adapting to an evolving market and service landscape. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as the Royal Borough of Greenwich values input from diverse providers to shape the sector’s future directions. The initiative underscores not just operational opportunities but also the chance to build long-term partnerships with public authorities, aligning service provision with emerging community-based trends. Through constructive dialogue and collaboration, this procurement process offers businesses a platform to establish or strengthen their presence in the public services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homecare services

Notice Description

The Royal Borough of Greenwich will be hosting a Homecare exploration event via MS TEAMS on 2nd of March 2026 at 10:30 am. This online event has been designed to provide an open and constructive space for Local Authority Commissioners and Homecare providers to come together to discuss the current challenges facing the Homecare sector, explore the future direction of services, and consider how providers may need to adapt as the Homecare landscape continues to change. Commissioners are keen to engage with providers about the pressures and opportunities within Homecare, including rising demand, workforce challenges, increasing complexity of need, and the growing emphasis on prevention, independence, and community-based support. The session will focus on how evolving Local Authority commissioning intentions may influence the way Homecare services are shaped, delivered, and commissioned in the future. The event will support early partnership working and market engagement, enabling Commissioners to listen to provider perspectives, ask open and exploratory questions, and begin conversations that will help inform future service design. It is intended as a collaborative discussion rather than a formal consultation, recognising the vital role that providers play in delivering sustainable, high-quality Homecare services. Please note that: * The event will not cover Supported Living. * The event will not discuss future tender opportunities, procurement timelines, service specifications, or contract details. * Attendance does not indicate or imply any future commissioning decisions. This session is about shared understanding, transparency, and building constructive relationships with the Homecare market to support longer-term planning and resilience across the sector. The event is open to all potential providers. Providers can register for the event by completing the registration form via the link below. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Y_Iy5kY_EUGqXNVBJvlRBSRLQK3EWHZIkhFGjCskfgRUMDVNSUNNNDBEUlZJN1IyUldPWjkyWTdaUC4u Please note, the contracts dates and duration have not been confirmed. These are indicative only. We are in the process of conducting very early market engagement.

Planning Information

The Royal Borough of Greenwich invites organisations to register for the MS TEAMS event on 2nd March using this registration form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Y_Iy5kY_EUGqXNVBJvlRBSRLQK3EWHZIkhFGjCskfgRUMDVNSUNNNDBEUlZJN1IyUldPWjkyWTdaUC4u

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011795-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2035 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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