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Planning

06 Aug 2026 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Camden is in the planning stage for a tender titled "Pre-market engagement for Young People's Supported Accommodation - Mixed Service," concerning social work services with accommodation. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the London region (UKI31). A preliminary market engagement notice has been published, with a scheduled event via Microsoft Teams on 3rd September 2026. Interested suppliers need to register by 31st August 2026. This engagement aims to identify suppliers capable of delivering accommodations for young people aged 16 to 25, within Camden or a two-mile radius, adhering to the Decent Homes Standard.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, specifically for SMEs and VCSEs with relevant experience in providing supportive accommodation services. Businesses with at least three years of experience in similar services are encouraged to participate, offering a chance to gain a substantial contract valued at £2,697,600. The project's specifications require properties owned by a registered social landlord, ensuring compliance with housing regulations. This is part of the Council's strategic plan to ensure consistent support for young residents, providing sustained business growth for organisations meeting these conditions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Pre-market engagement for Young People's Supported Accommodation - Mixed Service

Notice Description

The Young People's Supported Accommodation - Mixed Support service will be required to deliver to 15 young people between the age of 16 - 25 years. The supplier must include properties as part of their bid submission and each property will be required to have a capacity of no less than 5 units in Camden or within 2 miles of Camden's boundaries. The properties used for the services must be owned by a registered social landlord. The landlord of the properties must be a Registered Provider with the Regulator of Social Housing and the properties offered must meet the Decent Homes Standard. Suppliers must have at least 3 years' experience of delivering similar services to young people 16 -25 years. We are re-procuring this service as we not able to award when it was previously advertised. The market engagement event will take place on 3rd September, 14:00 - 15:00 via Microsoft Teams. Please click on this link to access the registration form in the London Tenders Portal. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=aa69fe65-7f91-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=2241eb95-058a-e511-80f7-000c29c9ba21

Planning Information

The market engagement will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. Any supplier interested must register via e-mail to Remy.Cullinan@camden.gov.uk no later than 31st August 2026. A link to the event will be sent following registration. Please click on the link above to access the registration form.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dd82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074638-2026
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

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,697,600 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 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 CAMDEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLI31 Camden and City of London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
King's Cross
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

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