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Planning

17 Jun 2026 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Family Hubs Market Engagement". This tender falls under the health and social work services category and aims to enhance outcomes for children, young people, and families in Croydon. As part of the initiative, the council seeks to commission services that bolster family confidence, mental and emotional wellbeing, and interconnectivity with children. Key dates include market engagement events scheduled for 1st and 2nd July 2026 at Braithwaite Hall, Town Hall, Katherine Street, Croydon, CR0 1NX. The main procurement category for this process is services, focusing on a light-touch regime.

This tender presents significant opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective support in partnership with local stakeholders like Croydon Family Hubs and Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. Businesses specializing in health and social work services, particularly those that can innovate and deliver integrated family support services, will find this procurement beneficial for expanding their operations in the public sector. Engaging in this early planning and engagement stage allows businesses to influence the final service offerings and establish collaborative relationships with the local council and other stakeholders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Family Hubs Market Engagement

Notice Description

This is not a call for competition We would like to bring to your attention an opportunity to help shape the future of the Best Start in Life Family Hubs Programme within the London Borough of Croydon. Croydon Council intends to commission services aimed at improving outcomes for children, young people, and families across the borough. Our focus is on supporting families to feel confident in their parenting, maintain positive mental and emotional wellbeing, and build strong, healthy relationships with their children. We also want to ensure families can access joined-up services that enable them to give their children the best possible start in life. We are seeking providers who can work in partnership with Croydon Family Hubs, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, and wider stakeholders to deliver high-quality, timely, and cost-effective support. You are invited to attend our Market Engagement event, where commissioners will outline the proposed vision and outcomes, and provide an opportunity for providers to ask questions and share initial feedback. We look forward to your participation. Dates: Parenting Wednesday 1st July 2026 Time: 9.30 am - 12pm Home-Learning Environment Wednesday 1st July 2026 Time: 2pm - 4.30pm Healthy Babies Thursday 2nd July 2026 Time: 9.30 am - 12pm Location: Braithwaite Hall, Town Hall, Katherine St, Croydon, CR0 1NX Please register your interest to attend by sending us a message via the correspondence area including the following details: Name of Chosen subject area to attend Date & Time you wish to attend The name of your organisation The name and job title of the delegates The email addresses of the delegates Once you send us your information, we will send you an invite.

Planning Information

In-person Event

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b74c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057246-2026
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jun 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI62 Croydon

Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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