This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

23 Jul 2026 at 10:23

Planning

15 Jun 2026 at 09:26

Planning

12 Jun 2026 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney is actively managing the procurement process for its new Floating Housing Support service, aimed at assisting residents with long-term mental health issues, learning disabilities, autism, and care leavers transitioning to adult services. The tender falls under the health and social work services category and pertains to the UKI41 region in the United Kingdom. The process is at the tender stage, with the expression of interest deadline set for 17th August 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 14th August 2026. The competitive flexible procedure invites submissions electronically, highlighting a selective procurement method. The awarded contract will encompass a period of 7 years, starting from 1st February 2027, with a potential for a 2-year extension.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities for experienced service providers in adult social care and those specialising in mental health and neuro-inclusive support. It is particularly suited for SMEs, voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the service specification includes support elements for various client needs, aligning with innovative delivery methodologies such as Psychologically Informed Environments and Smart Care technology. Businesses meeting these criteria and engaging in flexible service delivery within the health and social sector may find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their operations while contributing to community welfare in Hackney.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Floating Housing Support (Long-Term Enduring Mental Health; LD, Autism and Care Leavers)

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hackney are seeking a provider who can provide a new Floating Housing Support service for residents of Hackney who have long term mental health conditions including learning disabilities and autism. This will be for the existing cohort supported by the current provider and new referrals from the Mental Health Service. This will also be open to young people with one of these diagnoses and who are 18+ and transitioning from leaving care to Adult services and require support to maintain their independence and avoid homelessness. The new Floating Support Service specification has been developed to now include a clearer requirement for the service to include people with Learning Disabilities and Neurodiverse clients, adding requirements such as Sensory Informed Environments. The service will run for 7 years (5+1+1).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Additional work packages up to 15% of the core contract value.

Renewal: Contract for 5 years with a possible ext +1+1

Planning Information

Who should attend? We want to hear from experienced Adult Social Care providers, Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), and specialist Mental Health/Neuro-Inclusive support organisations. To register your interest in attending this market engagement event, please express your interest in this notice via ProContract and complete the registration request by Friday 26th June. Please note: The Market Engagement date will be held online on Thursday 2nd July from 2-4pm you must register in order to receive the meeting link details below. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=90e69289-4f66-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=2241eb95-058a-e511-80f7-000c29c9ba21

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b40c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069587-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,680,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,680,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
17 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 1 Feb 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
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

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