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Social Care Institute of Excellence

LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT

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18 Feb 2026 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by the London Borough of Brent involves awarding a contract for the provision of health services by the Social Care Institute of Excellence (SCIE). The process is completed and the award is active, with the contract having been signed on 1 October 2025 and extending from 25 October 2025 to 26 October 2026. Located in Wembley, Brent, the buying organisation is classified as a sub-central government public authority. The tender, titled "Social Care Institute of Excellence," falls under the services category and adheres to the legal basis set out by the UKPGA, specifically relating to health services. The procurement method was categorised as "Below threshold - unknown," and involved funding from the Department of Health and Social Care, with key awards made to SCIE, headquartered in Egham.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in health services to create business growth, aligning with the objectives of the Accelerating Reform Fund (ARF). It is especially suitable for entities experienced in collaborating with public authorities to deliver comprehensive social care solutions. As the supplier, SCIE exemplifies a successful participant, leveraging small and medium enterprise (SME) capacity to fulfill the contract's requirements. Businesses that are veteran in the health and social care sector, particularly those offering services and solutions tailored to the needs of sub-central government organisations, will find this type of contract beneficial for expanding their market presence and fostering collaborations that can drive sector reform.

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Notice Title

Social Care Institute of Excellence

Notice Description

The Social Care Institute of Excellence ("SCIE") was funded by the Department of Health and Social Care ("DHSC") to support councils to deliver on the project which draw on the Accelerating Reform Fund ("ARF") and their funding had ended in March 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0656ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014597-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
24 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@brent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRENT
Postcode
HA9 0FJ
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Wembley Park
Westminster Constituency
Brent West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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