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Independent Living Support Service 2.0

LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

05 Jun 2026 at 09:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

26 May 2026 at 19:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

22 Apr 2026 at 16:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Newham is initiating the procurement for the "Independent Living Support Service 2.0," aimed at providing Home Care, Reablement, and Domestic Support services. This procurement process is categorised under the health and social work services industry and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement is in the planning stage as of 5th June 2026, with preliminary market engagement scheduled for 7th May 2026. Key dates include the deadline for engagement completion on 6th July 2026 and a planned communication notice on 3rd August 2026. This framework agreement is designed to support residents’ independence and enhance the quality of life for eligible individuals in their own homes, with an estimated contract value of £305.28 million gross over its duration starting 1st June 2027, extending potentially until 31st May 2035.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in providing health and social care services. The framework is especially suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), given its focus on breaking down barriers to entry and fostering local engagement. Businesses with expertise in Home Care, Reablement, and Domestic Support services are encouraged to participate, especially if they are registered with or inspected by the Care Quality Commission, as this is a requirement. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can expand their service offerings and establish long-term partnerships with the London Borough of Newham, contributing to the local community and economic growth.

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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/053198-2026
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
SME, VCSE
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
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20262 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
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF NEWHAM
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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