Planning

Independent Living Support Service 2.0

LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM

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Planning

22 Apr 2026 at 16:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Newham is currently in the planning stage of procuring an Independent Living Support Service, as outlined in their tender titled "Independent Living Support Service 2.0." This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is intended to support adults, children, and young people residing within the borough who require home care, reablement, or domestic support services. The Council plans to establish a framework agreement, with services expected to commence on 1 June 2027 and continue until 31 May 2031, with a possibility of renewal until 2035. Preliminary market engagement is scheduled for 7 May 2026, allowing providers to participate in discussions via MS Teams to help shape the Council's requirements. Interested parties must register with the Care Quality Commission if applicable. The total estimated value of the contract is £305,280,000 GBP, highlighting a significant investment in the region's care infrastructure.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services. Providers with expertise in home care, reablement, or domestic support services should consider participating in the preliminary market engagement to help shape the framework's tender specifications and requirements. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality services that enhance independent living at home stand to benefit greatly from this initiative, particularly those registered with the Care Quality Commission. The procurement process is specifically tailored to encourage smaller, locally based enterprises, opening doors for SMEs to grow and establish long-term partnerships with the London Borough of Newham. Engaging in this process could lead to significant business growth and influence in the local care sector, particularly for providers committed to improving quality of life for Newham residents.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Living Support Service 2.0

Notice Description

The London Borough of Newham ("the Council") has a legal responsibility to assess the needs of any resident or Carer living in the borough who appears to have a need for care and support; and to then determine whether those needs are eligible for support from the Council, as stipulated in The Care Act (2014) and The Children and Families Act (2014). Reablement and Home Care are one of the main care and support options provided to meet eligible needs. The Council is procuring an Independent Living Support Service (ILSS) Framework which will include Home Care, Reablement and Domestic Support services for adults, children and young people who are resident in the London Borough of Newham, and eligible for care and support from the Council - to enable residents to maintain their independence and quality of life in their own home. Where applicable, providers will be required to be registered with, and be inspected by the Care Quality Commission. Please note this is not a call for competition and the below opportunity link should not be utilised. -

Planning Information

The Council is seeking to engage providers who deliver Home Care, Reablement and/or Domestic Support services to participate in preliminary market engagement to assist the Council to develop its approach and requirements to delivering Independent Living Support Services. Suitably qualified provides are invited to participate in discussions which will take place over MS Teams on the 7 May 2026 from 9:30am to 12.00pm. Please note that places are limited to two people per organisation. If you would like to attend or have any questions, please email: Commissioning.Assistant@newham.gov.uk. The objective of the discussion is to: • provide the market with information about Newham’s Home Care, Reablement and Domestic Support services and strategic commissioning intentions • seek feedback from the market to inform the tender structure, specification, and tender documentation • provide practical guidance to interested organisations on local government tendering to support submission of a tender • breakdown barriers to entry for locally based SME organisations There may be other opportunities for providers to talk to the Council through provider forums and one-to-one sessions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068909
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036824-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£254,400,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Jun 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2027 - 31 May 2031 4-5 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 NEWHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E16 2QU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Royal Albert
Westminster Constituency
West Ham and Beckton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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