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Planning

25 Jun 2026 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Harrow is planning a procurement process for homecare (domiciliary) services, as detailed in a pipeline notice published on 25th June 2026. This procurement includes the provision of care and support services for adults and children with disabilities within the UK region of Harrow. The process is currently in the planning stage with a future notice date set for 28th September 2026. The contract aims to cover services from 1st July 2027 to 30th June 2030, with potential extensions until 2035. The industry category for this procurement falls under health and social work services, with a total contract value estimated at £192,000,000 gross.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for service providers specialising in healthcare and social work, particularly those experienced in regulated care services, reablement, and supporting individuals with disabilities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs), are particularly well-suited to participate due to the established framework agreement. Such businesses can leverage this opportunity to expand their service offerings and enhance their market presence in the public care sector. Engaging in this tender could lead to sustained partnerships and growth within the local community of Harrow.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Homecare (Domiciliary) Services

Notice Description

The London Borough of Harrow seeks to commission and procure home (domiciliary) care and support services, including short-term reablement care, for adults aged 18 and over with assessed and eligible needs, and home care and support for children and young adults with disabilities aged 0-18 living in Harrow. Homecare and reablement relates to the provision of regulated care and support services in the community that enable adults and young people to remain living in their own home and meet their assessed social care needs and outcomes along with maintaining their autonomy, independence, skills and abilities, and personal identity

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060015-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£160,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARROW
Postcode
HA3 8FL
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon

Local Authority
Harrow
Electoral Ward
Kenton West
Westminster Constituency
Harrow East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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