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10 Aug 2026 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

The North East London NHS Foundation Trust has issued a tender seeking partners from the voluntary and community sectors to support and develop Peer Support Workers for Mental Health and Wellness Teams in Havering. The procurement is categorized under the provision of services to the community, with a gross value of £145,000. The process is currently in the tender stage, utilizing an open competition method. Interested suppliers have until 8th September 2026 to submit their tenders via the Atamis Tendering system. The contracting period is from 1st January 2027 to 30th June 2028, with potential extensions subject to performance and financial availability.

This opportunity provides significant prospects for growth for businesses involved in delivering community services, particularly those with expertise in developing mental health support frameworks. The tender is particularly suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of innovation and continuous service improvement. Engaging in this process could open doors for further collaborations with central government entities, enhancing reputations and expanding market reach in the healthcare sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NELFT Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Core Community Service (Havering).

Notice Description

North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) wishes to commission partners within the voluntary and community sector (VCS) to employ, support and develop Peer Support Workers for Mental Health and Wellness Teams across each of its boroughs. The successful provider will be expected to demonstrate innovation and continuous improvement to services and outcomes for the people we support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Can be extended for a further 18 months total subject to satisfactory performance and available finances

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e0a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075929-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
RM13 8GQ
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
Rainham & Wennington
Westminster Constituency
Dagenham and Rainham

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