Planning

Private Rented Sector Housing with additional Support Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW

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16 Mar 2026 at 11:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 Mar 2026 at 11:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Harrow, a public authority within sub-central government, is planning a procurement process for the provision of Private Rented Sector Housing with additional Support Services. The initiative aims to secure suitable and affordable accommodation for homeless applicants, along with supportive services to assist them in maintaining their tenancies. Interested suppliers are invited to submit organisational synopses by 23rd March 2026, at 4 pm, to assist in market understanding. The procurement is in the planning stage and falls under the 'services' category. The procurement is set in the region of Harrow, UKI74, with the contract period commencing on 1st October 2026 and concluding on 30th September 2028.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in accommodation services and tenancy support, particularly those who can provide affordable housing aligned with Local Housing Allowance rates. It is a suitable prospect for SMEs capable of delivering tenancy sustainment support services, including employment and training guidance. With payments structured on a successful letting basis, this contract encourages businesses to grow by offering innovative solutions in housing and support services. Organisations with experience in sourcing accommodations and supporting homeless individuals are ideally positioned to benefit from this contract while contributing positively to community welfare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Private Rented Sector Housing with additional Support Services

Notice Description

The London Borough of Harrow wishes to engage prospective suppliers that have the capacity and expertise to source suitable and affordable accommodation for the purpose of housing homeless applicants and provide a supportive service that helps individuals and families successfully sustain their tenancies. In addition to securing properties, the Council requires the appointed organisation to offer tenancy sustainment support for a minimum period of 12 months. This should include assistance to help residents stabilise their circumstances, maximise their income, and improve their longer-term housing prospects. Support services may include guidance with job searching, CV preparation, and connecting applicants to relevant employment or training opportunities. Any accommodation sourced should be affordable and aligned with Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates or otherwise be financially viable for the individual households being referred. Payments to the supplier would be structured on a delivery basis, meaning that fees would be paid per successful letting rather than provided upfront. The objective of this approach is to establish a reliable pathway into sustainable PRS accommodation for households experiencing homelessness, while ensuring affordability and appropriate support mechanisms are in place.

Planning Information

To aid an understanding of the market, the Council requests that interested suppliers submit a short synopsis of their organisation and their experience in delivering similar requirements. The deadline for this is Monday 23rd March at 4pm. Please send your response to matthew.hazelton@harrow.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066adb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023431-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARROW
Postcode
HA3 8FL
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)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Local Authority
Harrow
Electoral Ward
Kenton West
Westminster Constituency
Harrow East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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