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Planning

05 Jun 2026 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

Islington Council is in the planning stages of a procurement process for a "2526-0531 Homeless Outreach Service", aimed at delivering street-based assertive outreach to support individuals rough sleeping in Islington into accommodation. This tender falls under the health and social work services industry category and is set in the region of London. As of the planning date 5th June 2026, interested parties are invited to attend a virtual information session on 11th June 2026, for preliminary market engagement. The tender is expected to officially enter the procurement process by the end of June 2026, with the service anticipated to begin on 1st October 2026 and run until 30th September 2028, with potential extensions up to 2032. The total estimated value of this procurement is £1,890,000 GBP.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and social services sector, particularly those that specialise in outreach and support services for vulnerable populations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to compete, suggesting a preference for firms that bring innovative and community-focused solutions to the table. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to establish a lasting relationship with Islington Council, contribute positively to the community by addressing homelessness, and possibly secure extended engagement through renewal options beyond the initial contract period.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

2526-0531 Homeless Outreach Service

Notice Description

Street based assertive outreach service to engage and support individuals rough sleeping in Islington, to support them into accommodation and away from the streets.

Planning Information

This Notice is for informational purposes only and is not a formal invitation to tender. Its aim is to enhance transparency and competition for the upcoming tender notice. All details provided here may be updated or changed in the final tender notice. The Authority reserves the right to cancel, postpone, suspend or abort the procurement at any stage. The issue of this notice in no way commits the Authority to commence a procurement process. Suppliers interested in this opportunity are invited to attend a virtual information and engagement session to be held on Microsoft Teams on Thursday 11 June 2026 at 3.30pm – 4.30pm. Further details available on the London Tenders Portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Supplier/Advert/View?advertId=e6806b4b-df60-f111-813c-005056b64545

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aeda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053386-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£1,890,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLINGTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

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