Planning

Market Engagement-Provision of Overnight Care for Disabled Children

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 13:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for the provision of overnight care for disabled children. This is a part of their Short Breaks and Disabled Children's Support Services Framework for 2026. The procurement is focused on health and social work services within North East London, specifically around the UKI41 region, and the tender is valued at approximately £13.36 million. A virtual market engagement event is scheduled for 28th May 2026, as part of their ongoing efforts to engage with potential service providers. Key deadlines include registration to attend the event by midday on 27th May 2026. This engagement is critical as it aims to foster partnerships that promote quality care based on person-centred planning, aligning with statutory duties outlined in key legislation like the Children Act 1989.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the health and social care sectors to collaborate with the local authority and contribute to improving outcomes for disabled children in Hackney. Organisations with expertise in providing high-quality, Ofsted-registered care services are well-positioned to compete, with a focus on those who are already compliant or can achieve compliance within the required timeframes. The procurement process favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and independent sector organisations due to the localised nature of the services. Engaging in this framework can enhance business reputations, expand service offerings, and strengthen community ties through committed and collaborative work in the social care sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement-Provision of Overnight Care for Disabled Children

Notice Description

Short Breaks and Disabled Children's Support Services Framework 2026 "This notice contains updated information about a planned second market engagement event taking place in May 2026. Please read on for further details." The Children and Families service in the London Borough of Hackney plans to engage with organisations from the voluntary, community, and independent sectors throughout this year to shape the procurement of a Framework for Disabled Children's Services in 2026. This market engagement is in preparation for the upcoming procurement. The services will be categorised into 5 separate Lots: Home and Community Based Outreach Support Services delivering personalised support both in the family home and enabling disabled children to access their local community, facilities and services. This includes support to access and use universal services offered to all children and young people. Specialist Outreach Support Offer a structured program of social, recreational, and developmental activities suitable for children with a wide range of disabilities, including severe learning disabilities, autism, sensory impairments, and physical disabilities. Provide specialist support for children with complex health needs, including those, mobility assistance, increased supervision and monitoring, or behavior management strategies . Group Based Support - group activities will include age appropriate social activities that will take place either within specially designed provision for disabled children and/or through outings and support to access universal activities, facilities and services. This will include Holiday Play Schemes, Weekend activities and After School/Evening activities. Domiciliary Care - services delivering personal care for disabled children in their own homes. These activities will support disabled children to get ready for their day ahead or preparing for bed. Overnights - overnight services for disabled children delivered at any point in a suitable residential-style setting within easy access of children and their parents living in the London Borough of Hackney. This provision will require providers who have an existing Ofsted registration for overnight short breaks and already have registered properties or can demonstrate that they will have a registered property within 6 months. We are looking for providers who will work in partnership with the Local Authority to embed Systemic, Trauma Informed and Anti Racist Practice within their service delivery, promoting psychological safety, inclusion and collaboration with children and families. Through this framework, Hackney is focused on driving up quality and improving outcomes, supported by robust contract management, performance monitoring and reporting. This approach will strengthen accountability, support continuous improvement and ensure measurable impact in line with Hackney's statutory duties under the Children Act 1989, Children and Families Act 2014 and Equality Act 2010. **The first Market Engagement will focus specifically on the Lot for Overnight provision** A virtual event is scheduled for Thursday 5th March 2026, 1.30pm to 2.30pm on the Google Meets Platform. The dates for future market engagement events for the remaining lots will be released in the forthcoming months. The core objective for the Overnights Lot is to deliver safe, high-quality care, based on Person-Centred Planning, promoting independence for children and providing essential respite for their families. 1. Conditions of Participation for this LOT: Registration and Regulatory Compliance The Council requires Providers wishing to deliver Overnight respite care to have the following requirements: Provider Status: Must be a current Ofsted-registered provider. Location Registration: Must have current Ofsted-registered building(s) designated for service delivery. Geographic Scope: London wide (with preference for providers local to Hackney and North and East London) How to Register Your Interest Interested organisations are invited to register their interest in attending the event: Via the portal by completing and uploading the short questionnaire before the return deadline. Questionnaire The closing date for expressions of interest is Wednesday 4th March at 5pm.

Planning Information

**The second Market Engagement in the series will focus specifically on the Lot for Group Based Support** A virtual event is scheduled for Thursday 28th May 2026 from 2pm to 3pm, on the Google Meets Platform. The dates for future market engagement events for the remaining lots will be released in the forthcoming months. The core objective for the Group Based Support Lot is to deliver Group Based Support for children with disabilities which is aligned with Hackney's STAR Model of practice. Services in this lot will deliver age appropriate social activities that will take place either within specially designed provision for disabled children and/or through outings and support to access universal activities, facilities and services in their local area. Where specially designed provision is used this should be in or near Hackney such that families in Hackney can easily travel to the provision. Conditions of Participation - LOT 3- Group based support Providers will need to demonstrate that they meet qualifying conditions in order to be considered for a place on the Framework for the Group based support LOT3. These will include and are not limited to the following: ● Be able to deliver services within the North East London area including the following. Haringey, Islington, Camden, Newham, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, City of London ● Having relevant policies in place including -1.Safeguarding and 2. Equality and Inclusion (or equivalent) that have been reviewed within the last 2 years, is organisation specific and makes explicit reference to disabled children. How to Register Your Interest Interested organisations are invited to register their interest in attending the event: We are looking forward to seeing you the online event which has been advertised on the London Tenders Portal under ref DN804290 Please email the addresses for the attendees you wish to attend to: Suman.Virdee@Hackney.gov.uk with the subject line "Group Based Support Services Market Engagement Event" The deadline for requests to participate in the event is Midday Wednesday 27th May 2026 midday. Requests received after this date may not be considered,

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047137-2026
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
£13,360,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 May 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 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 HACKNEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E8 1DY
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
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Further Information

Notice Documents

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