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Support in the family home

LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY

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13 Apr 2026 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bexley has awarded a contract titled "Support in the family home" under the services industry category. This procurement process was concluded with an award made to BLUE OCEAN SERVICES LIMITED for providing 24-hour support in the family home from September to December 2025. The procurement method used was direct, indicating that it was conducted below the threshold without competition. The delivery locations for the services cover multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The contract was signed on 1st September 2025 and is valued at GBP 49,956 gross.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the health and social work services sector. Firms that specialise in providing comprehensive support services in family homes and have the capacity to operate in multiple UK regions would be well-suited to engage in similar future procurement processes. Such contracts not only offer a steady stream of income over their duration but also enhance a firm's reputation and portfolio in the public sector services market.

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Notice Title

Support in the family home

Notice Description

24 hours support in the family home from September 2025 and to continue until December 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0680bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033143-2026
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
£41,630 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 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

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