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Ealing Council: In house supported living provision - flow and future investment

IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)

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20 May 2026 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Improvement and Development Agency for Local Government (IDeA) is initiating a procurement process under the title "Ealing Council: In house supported living provision – flow and future investment". This tender focuses on the services industry category, particularly related to social work and health services, and will be carried out in London, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with the call for submissions open until 17th June 2026. Interested parties should also note that the enquiry period ends on 9th June 2026, and the award decision is expected by 18th June 2026. The procurement method adopted is open, signifying an open procedure, facilitated electronically in English.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, health services, and supported living. The project aims to identify and propose improvements in short-term mental health support, evaluate unplanned respite care, and develop investment strategies for housing infrastructure, making it suitable for organisations with expertise in these areas. Additionally, businesses focusing on collaborative projects will find this procurement especially interesting, as coordination with existing reablement offerings is crucial for achieving the desired outcomes. Organisations with a track record of enhancing service delivery in the public sector, particularly those capable of contributing innovative solutions for infrastructure and service investments, would be well-positioned to compete for this tender. Furthermore, the opportunity is notably open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given their suitability for the contract.

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Notice Title

Ealing Council: In house supported living provision - flow and future investment

Notice Description

PCH are seeking a contractor to work with Ealing Council to improve flow through the present in house supported living provision and make the case for future investment. This would involve: * Identifying opportunities to improve flow, particularly for people receiving short term support for mental health needs. * Review the use and effectiveness of unplanned respite care * Developing a business case for investment in infrastructure and housing stock, including options for updating or redeveloping existing sites. To Note; a related piece of support is also being sought to work with their existing in house reablement offer to develop a practical plan for strengthening skills and broadening the scope of provision. The contractors for both pieces are expected to establish and maintain touch points and collaborate to enable a 'joined up' outcome for Ealing. Alternatively, we welcome suitably qualified and experienced contractors to bid for both pieces of work.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The buyer is entitled at its absolute discretion to extend the contract period on the same terms for a further period or periods of up to six months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046350-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85110000 - Hospital and related services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85130000 - Dental practice and related services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,700 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,700 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (IDEA)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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