Planning

Specialist Immigration Advice Services

GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY (GLA)

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Greater London Authority (GLA), with Transport for London acting as the procuring entity, focuses on securing Specialist Immigration Advice Services. This service is intended to support homeless and rough sleeping initiatives across Pan-London, sub-regional, and local areas. The procurement is in the planning stage as of the latest update on 21st May 2026, with a future notice anticipated by 30th June 2026. The project is categorised under 'Health and social work services' and will potentially be divided into 4 to 6 geographical lots, with a planned contract duration from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030, extendable until 31st March 2031. The competitive flexible procurement procedure will be employed, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for providing immigration legal advice.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in immigration advice and legal services, particularly those with experience in the health and social work sectors. Companies possessing the necessary regulatory registration to offer immigration legal advice will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their services within Greater London's public sector landscape. The division into multiple lots allows for tailored participation, enabling businesses from various geographical areas to compete effectively. The GLA's engagement with this procurement provides further credibility, ensuring structured and transparent contract management.

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Notice Title

Specialist Immigration Advice Services

Notice Description

We are seeking to procure immigration advice services to support Pan-London, sub-regional and local homeless and rough sleeping services and their clients. This will be a new procurement activity but we expect many elements will be similar to the current ongoing procurement for Rough Sleeping services. The procurement will include between 4 and 6 lots (TBC). The Lots will have different geographical reach. There will be specific requirements on the regulatory registration of these providers to be able to provide immigration legal advice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047144-2026
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
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
21 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY (GLA)
Additional Buyers

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E16 1ZE
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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