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Pause programme

LONDON BOROUGH OF CAMDEN

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17 Jul 2026 at 15:39

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the "Pause programme" was awarded by the London Borough of Camden, focusing on supporting women who have experienced or are at risk of repeated pregnancies leading to children being removed from their care. This project falls under the category of social work and related services, fitting within the industry's light touch regime frameworks. The contract, directly awarded without competition and labelled as below threshold, is completed with its main procurement category being services. The programme is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and will run through to 30th September 2029 in London, specifically within the UKI31 region. Project documentation was published on 17th July 2026, with an anticipated signature date scheduled for 3rd August 2026.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those addressing social care and women's welfare. Enterprises with a proven track record in intensive programme delivery and client rehabilitation could find this project aligns well with their expertise. The involvement of the London Borough of Islington as the supplier indicates potential collaboration opportunities for large-scale organisations poised to tackle complex social issues. This tender could serve as a valuable reference for businesses aiming to expand into public sector social service projects, demonstrating efficacy in programme delivery within varied local government areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pause programme

Notice Description

Pause is a national programme working with women who have experienced, or are at risk of, repeated pregnancies that result in children needing to be removed from their care. It is an intensive 18-month programme provided by a trained practitioner, supporting a break from pregnancy and the opportunity for women on the programme to recover from spirals of negative experience and relationships. The programme also supports the women on the programme to maintain a positive relationship with children who are already in foster care or have been adopted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067978-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£620,328 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1H 9JE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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