Planning

Day Care Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities - Lot 2 Smerdon Day Centre

LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 09:17

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bexley is planning a procurement process for the provision of day care services for adults with learning disabilities, specifically at the Smerdon Day Centre under Lot 2. This procurement, classified under the industry category of health and social work services, fits within the 'light touch' regime. The planned contract period is set to start on 8th September 2027 and conclude on 7th September 2029. Currently, the procurement stage is in planning, with a future notice scheduled for publication on 9th April 2027. The location of this procurement is in Bexleyheath, UK, managed by the London Borough of Bexley, which operates as a sub-central government public authority.

This tender represents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services. Companies with a focus on providing specialised care to individuals with learning disabilities or mental health needs are particularly well-suited to compete. The long-term nature of the contract provides stability and the opportunity to establish a significant presence in this sector within the London Borough of Bexley. Engaging in this procurement could expand a company's portfolio and positioning within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Day Care Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities - Lot 2 Smerdon Day Centre

Notice Description

Provision to meet the Day Care needs of clients with a Learning Disability or Mental Health diagnosis at Smerdon Day Centre

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069cce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046139-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Apr 202711 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2027 - 7 Sep 2029 2-3 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 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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