Planning

Childrens Residential Block Contract

LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 12:20

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bromley is currently in the planning stages of a procurement process for a Children's Residential Block Contract, valued at £4,000,000. This contract falls within the services category and specifically relates to social work services with accommodation. The planned project will be located in the UKI61 region, and the procurement is following a competitive flexible procedure under the light-touch regime, as per the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. This pipeline notice, dated 20th May 2026, is for informational purposes only, and the actual tender process is expected to initiate with a future notice by 3rd May 2027. The contract period is projected to start on 1st February 2028 and conclude by 31st January 2032.

This forthcoming contract offers significant growth opportunities specifically tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the suitability criteria of the planned lot. Businesses specialising in social work services with accommodation will find this procurement opportunity particularly well-suited. Engaging in such contracts can not only provide substantial financial growth but also enhance the service offerings and visibility of the participating businesses within the public sector. Given the lengthy period of the contract, businesses can benefit from a stable relationship with the London Borough of Bromley, potentially leading to additional opportunities in the public services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Childrens Residential Block Contract

Notice Description

NOTE: Not a live tender opportunity. This is a Pipeline Notice for information only. All information is estimated and subject to change, including any indicative dates, values or tender routes. The Council is seeking a block contract for Children's Care residential placements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046361-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
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
3 May 202712 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2028 - 31 Jan 2032 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 BROMLEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BROMLEY
Postcode
BR1 1DP
Post Town
Bromley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
Delivery Location
TLI61 Bromley
Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
Bromley Town
Westminster Constituency
Bromley and Biggin Hill

Further Information

Notice Documents

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