NLFT Voluntary and Community Sector Services

NORTH LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 May 2026 at 14:21

Tender

24 Feb 2026 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the North London NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with the North East London NHS Foundation Trust, focuses on the provision of voluntary and community sector services. This tender, titled "NLFT Voluntary and Community Sector Services," falls under the industry category of community health services. The procurement followed an open procedure and commenced with a tender date of 24th February 2026, culminating in an award on 20th May 2026. Based in London, this procurement process was directed towards the contract period starting from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027, with potential extensions. The process involved an award of £8,250,000 to Hestia Housing and Support during the current award stage.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses aiming for growth in the healthcare services sector, particularly those that focus on community health. With a total project value exceeding £8 million, organisations adept in delivering community services and possessing innovative solutions would benefit. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), as well as Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), were especially considered suitable given the procurement criteria which allocated significant weight to social value and technical expertise. The open procedure allowed a competitive environment, fostering opportunities for companies capable of enhancing service delivery at local scales within the United Kingdom's health infrastructure.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NLFT Voluntary and Community Sector Services

Notice Description

The Trust welcomes innovation and that provider(s) set out their ambitions and vision to deliver the services being tendered in line with the specification

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: this contract can be extended for 1+1 depending on availability of finances and meeting of required KPI's.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065af9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046523-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£8,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 0PE
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
Rainham & Wennington
Westminster Constituency
Dagenham and Rainham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HESTIA HOUSING AND SUPPORT

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