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Social Care Institute of Excellence

LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT

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18 Feb 2026 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the London Borough of Brent, pertains to the Social Care Institute of Excellence in Wembley, United Kingdom. The tender, initiated to draw on the Accelerating Reform Fund and funded by the Department of Health and Social Care, was concluded in March 2025 with the award and contract stage following shortly after. The contract, valued at £54,000 gross (£45,000 net), was signed on 1 October 2025 and remains active from 25 October 2025 through to 26 October 2026. The procurement was conducted through a direct method below the threshold, focusing on health services, and entailed no competition.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for companies engaged in health services, particularly those with experience navigating government-funded initiatives. The London Borough of Brent, as a public authority, provides a stable contractual environment ideal for small to medium enterprises looking to expand their footprint within social care services. Businesses capable of offering innovative solutions and adept in managing council-related projects stand to benefit substantially from participating in similar future procurements.

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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-0656d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014646-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Umar Khan
Contact Email
umar.khan@brent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
WEMBLEY
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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