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31 Jul 2026 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Newham is inviting bids for its Pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) under the title "Commissioning Homes for Children Looked After & Care Leavers PDPS - Lot 1 Rd 7," classified within the CPV scheme as "Social work and related services." This procurement, focused on services, is in the tender stage and is available for businesses interested in providing children's care, accommodation, and support services. Located in the region UKI41, this opportunity follows an open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, specifically the light-touch regime for social services. While the procurement closes on 2 February 2027 at noon, the Council will open rounds at its discretion throughout the PDPS's duration, allowing for applications and bids from new or previously unsuccessful suppliers.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialised in welfare services for children and young people, particularly those with experience in semi-independent living services, regulated children's homes, supported lodgings, and independent fostering agencies. By joining the PDPS, suppliers can enhance their business growth by securing ongoing opportunities with public bodies outlined in the Local Authorities Order. The structure of the PDPS, with its staged rounds, allows for continuous participation and potential inclusion for suppliers meeting the necessary requirements. Suitable businesses will require a strong background in the specified service categories and the ability to adapt to a flexible and evolving procurement system.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Commissioning Homes for Children Looked After & Care Leavers PDPS - Lot 1 Rd 7

Notice Description

The London Borough of Newham has established a Pseudo-Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for the supply of services in respect of children's externally commissioned care, accommodation and support services. This notice is for the re-opening of Lot 1 Round 7. The services include: Lot 1: Provision of Semi-Independent Living Services - already established Lot 2: Provision of Children's Homes regulated by Ofsted - already established Lot 3: Provision of Supported Lodgings Lot 4: Provision of Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) regulated by Ofsted These services will be available to looked after children, care leavers and young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness . Potential Suppliers are invited to Tender for one or more of the Lots. This PDPS is open for use to the following (and subject to Section 3 Scope of Agreement of LAC PDPS Agreement Processor): * any Public Body outlined in either Part I or Part II of the Local Authorities (Goods and Services) (Public Bodies) Order 1972. Details of these can be found at http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1972/853/made The Procurement is being procured by the Authority for the benefit of the Authority and the Partner Organisations. The procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement is subject to the light-touch regime under Section 7 Social and Other Specific Services. Under Regulation 76 the Council is free to establish a procedure, provided that procedure is sufficient to ensure compliance with the principles of transparency and equal treatment of economic operators (Suppliers). The Authority has created a tender process outlined below, as part of the PDPS applying the award criteria specified in this contract notice. Any interested organisation/consortium with relevant experience may submit a Bid in response to this ITT. The Council is using the one stage procedure for admission onto the PDPS The Light Touch PDPS will be conducted in staged Rounds. Rounds will open and close throughout the lifetime of the PDPS at the Authorities discretion. Following on from this, each Round will be open to new or previously unsuccessful Suppliers to submit their bid. This means that applications can be submitted throughout the duration of the PDPS, but the Council will only process the applications as and when the round is closed. Please note the length of Rounds will vary throughout the lifetime of the PDPS. Further Rounds will be communicated within the tender documents at time of publication. Any changes to the procurement Timetable shall be notified to all Tenderers as soon as practicable.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A Supplier wanting to join the PDPS will be required to apply through the Council's procurement e-tendering portal; Fusion. Suppliers who are unsuccessful in a specific Round may apply to be admitted to the PDPS in a subsequent or later Round The Council will add Potential Suppliers to the PDPS throughout its duration, providing Potential Suppliers meet the requirement as outlined in the ITT and submit an Application, which is found to be compliant.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d85b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072512-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 20276 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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 NEWHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E16 2QU
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
Newham
Electoral Ward
Royal Albert
Westminster Constituency
West Ham and Beckton

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