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Healthcare support

LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY

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17 Mar 2026 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bexley has completed the procurement process for the "Healthcare support" contract, focusing on providing support within the family home. This was executed under direct procurement methods without competition, labelled as "Below threshold - without competition." The main procurement category is services, specifically classified under Health and Social Work services, covering regions across the United Kingdom from UKC to UKK. The contract, valued at £27,753.60 net (gross: £33,304.32), commenced on 1st December 2025 and concluded on 1st February 2026. The tender was awarded to BLUE OCEAN SERVICES LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in London, on 17th March 2026.

This contract provides growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in healthcare services, particularly those offering family home support. Companies with experience in delivering health and social work services across various UK regions may find similar contracts beneficial for expanding their service offerings and geographic reach. The direct procurement approach by the London Borough of Bexley highlights a preference for streamlined processes, presenting an opportunity for businesses able to offer competitive and efficient solutions within the specified industry category. This tender reflects potential viability for further similar contracts, particularly for businesses ready to meet sub-central government requirements.

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Notice Title

Healthcare support

Notice Description

Support within the family home

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066be3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023905-2026
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,753 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 1 Feb 2026 1-6 months
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 BEXLEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEXLEYHEATH
Postcode
DA6 7AT
Post Town
Dartford
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Bexley
Electoral Ward
Bexleyheath
Westminster Constituency
Bexleyheath and Crayford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE OCEAN SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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