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Planning

14 Jul 2026 at 08:19

Planning

14 Jul 2026 at 07:38

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a contract titled "Mental Health Supported Housing Market Engagement" within the services category. This project focuses on supported accommodation for individuals with mental health needs and is set in the UKI62 region, specifically Croydon, United Kingdom. Key dates include a market engagement event scheduled for 27th July 2026, to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams from 1.30 to 2.30 pm. Interested parties must register by 24th July 2026. The procurement process follows an open procedure, with major procurement activities expected to commence on 2nd November 2026 and the contract running from August 2027 to July 2032.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the care, support, and housing sectors looking to expand their portfolios by serving vulnerable adults in need of assisted accommodation. Providers of social work services with accommodation, alongside landlords interested in fostering residential independence, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process not only promises potential growth through a long-term engagement with the public sector but also enables participating businesses to contribute to essential social services within the community.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Mental Health Supported Housing 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 Supported Accommodation for people with needs arsing from mental health within the London Borough of Croydon. Croydon Council intends to commission services aimed at improving outcomes for vulnerable adults and are seeking care/support providers and landlords to deliver move on to support residents journey to independence. 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. Event details: Date: 27th July 2026 Time: 1.30-2.30pm Location: Microsoft Teams Please register your interest by sending a message via the correspondence area, including: Organisation name Names and job titles of attendees Email addresses of attendees Once received, an invitation will be sent to the email provided

Planning Information

Please register your interest by sending a message via the correspondence area, including: Organisation name Names and job titles of attendees Email addresses of attendees Once received, an invitation will be sent to the email provided

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065920-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Nov 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2032 Over 5 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 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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