Planning

Specialist Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

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Planning

29 May 2026 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the London Borough of Waltham Forest focuses on the provision of Specialist Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) Services targeted at residents. This process is currently in the planning stage, as of 29th May 2026, with a future notice expected on 1st April 2027. The procurement falls under the industry category of health and social work services, covering regions across the United Kingdom. The planned contract period is from 4th January 2028 to 4th January 2031. The total contract value is projected at £2,544,000 with a net amount of £2,120,000, and it follows the legal framework established by the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in health and social work services. Firms with expertise in delivering specialist Information, Advice, and Guidance services to diverse communities could have a strategic advantage. The procurement's wide geographical remit across several UK regions offers a broader market reach. Businesses capable of engaging with public authorities and aligning services with sub-central government objectives will be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The procurement process provides a robust platform for expansion in public sector consultancy and support services.

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Notice Title

Specialist Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Services

Notice Description

Specialist Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Services for residents

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a882
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050697-2026
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
£2,120,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 202711 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2028 - 4 Jan 2031 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALTHAMSTOW
Postcode
E17 4JF
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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