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Extra Care Housing Schemes for Care and Support Services for Emma Haas, Watling Gardens and The Willows, Honeypot Lane

London Borough of Brent

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Planning

09 Oct 2026 at 14:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Brent plans to commission extra-care housing support services at Emma Haas, Watling Gardens and The Willows, Honeypot Lane, in Brent. The service is for borough residents aged 50 and over who have substantial or critical care and support needs and an identified social housing need. It is intended to help residents maintain their health and wellbeing, live as independently as possible in their own homes and reduce the likelihood of moving into residential care. Support may be needed for physical disabilities, mental health needs including dementia, learning disabilities and other needs. The schemes include step-down accommodation for people discharged from hospital who still need care and support. This is social care and support services work.

This procurement is at the planning stage; Brent Council has set out its intention to procure, but there is no invitation to tender yet. The service is divided into two lots: Emma Haas, Watling Gardens, and The Willows, Honeypot Lane. The planned contract term is four years, with a single possible two-year extension dependent on the Council’s future funding settlements. The anticipated contract period is 1 June 2027 to 31 May 2031, with a possible extension to 30 May 2033. The estimated total budget is £10,570,056. The Council expects to hold an online market-engagement event on 28 October 2026 at 10am; suppliers were asked to express interest by 5pm on 27 October to receive an invitation link. A further notice is expected on 17 November 2026.

The work is likely to suit providers experienced in delivering care and support in extra-care housing, particularly for older people with substantial or critical needs. Relevant expertise may include supporting people with physical disabilities, mental health needs, dementia or learning disabilities, and helping residents remain independent rather than move into residential care. Providers able to work across housing-based support and step-down accommodation for people leaving hospital may also be well placed. Brent Council has indicated that the two lots are suitable for small and medium-sized businesses and for voluntary, community and social enterprises, widening the potential supplier mix. The service spans two established schemes and calls for capability to respond to varied resident needs while supporting health, wellbeing and independent living.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Extra Care Housing Schemes for Care and Support Services for Emma Haas, Watling Gardens and The Willows, Honeypot Lane

Notice Description

This tender for the Extra Care services is strategically positioned to significantly contribute to Brent Council's Borough Plan outcomes. This setting, dedicated to serving vulnerable adults over the age of 50 and over, is crucial in enhancing resident health and well-being through providing an alternative to care homes, through a core service and assessed support to keep people as independent as possible. Furthermore, the setting not only supports employment in the local community but also enhances the resilience across our community and supports Brent's strategy of working in neighbourhoods. This tender will ensure the continued alignment with and contribution to the Council's aspirations, promoting a healthier, more equitable, and unified community. The service includes the delivery of extra care housing support services at two extra care housing schemes in Lot 1 and Lot 2: Lot 1 - Extra care schemes at Emma Haas Watling Gardens Lot 2 - Extra care schemes at The Willows Honeypot Lane The services are designed to meet the varying needs of residents, to promote health and wellbeing and to enable borough residents to live independently in their home and reduce the potential of moving to residential care. The support is for older adults with care and support needs at substantial or critical level and an identified social housing need. Needs may include physical disabilities, mental health issues (including dementia, learning disabilities) and a range of other needs. Brent Council is the landlord of both buildings at Emma Haas, Watling Gardens and The Willows, Honeypot Lane. There are 45 units at Emma Haas and 61 units at The Willows, of which 5 are used as step-down properties. The term step-down is used to describe accommodation units used to house residents who are medically fit to be discharged from hospital but continue to require care and support preventing a return to their own homes or may need a different type of accommodation. Contract Term: Four years plus a single two-year extension. Extensions will be dependent on future funding settlements for the Council. The estimated budget total of the contract will be PS10,570,056.

Planning Information

The Council will be running a market engagement event to inform suppliers of the upcoming opportunity. The event is scheduled for 28 October 2026 will begin at 10.00am and be delivered online via Microsoft Teams. Suppliers interested in attending the market engagement should express an interest in the opportunity to be sent a message from the Council requesting information on attendees. Please express an interest no later than 5pm, 27 October 2026 in order to receive the invitation link via the messaging facility on the London Tenders Portal. Link to opportunity: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6a8a10a4-d8c3-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=2241eb95-058a-e511-80f7-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0784e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095731-2026
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,570,056 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Nov 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2027 - 31 May 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Brent
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEMBLEY
Postcode
HA9 0FJ
Postcode Area
Harrow
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
TLI72 Brent
Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Wembley Park
Westminster Constituency
Brent West

Further Information

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