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16+ Semi-Independent Accommodation and Support Services

London Borough of Waltham Forest

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Planning

15 Oct 2026 at 17:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest plans to procure semi-independent accommodation and support services for young people aged 16 and over. The service combines accommodation with support for young people living semi-independently. Delivery is intended across Waltham Forest and other parts of London. The council is holding an in-person provider forum as preliminary market engagement, inviting current and prospective providers to discuss its proposed commissioning approach, draft “My Guide” for young people, market developments and challenges, and how the future service model should be shaped. This is an early opportunity to influence the service design and procurement approach, rather than a request for proposals.

The process is at the planning stage: the council has announced an intention to procure, but has not issued an invitation to tender. It expects to publish a future procurement notice by 25 January 2027. The planned contract is for five years, from 1 June 2027 to 31 May 2032, with a possible extension through to 31 May 2034. The estimated value is £28 million excluding VAT (£33.6 million including VAT). The procurement is planned as one lot and is expected to use a dynamic purchasing system. The council has not yet set out final evaluation criteria or participation requirements; its market engagement will help inform the procurement route and tender plan.

This service may suit accommodation providers able to supply and manage suitable semi-independent homes, alongside organisations experienced in supporting young people aged 16 and over. The council has indicated that small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises may be suitable participants. Providers with practical knowledge of young people’s support needs, accommodation management and the challenges of delivering these services in London can contribute directly to the emerging service model. Current and prospective suppliers can use the planned forum to comment on the draft guide for young people, commissioning approach and market developments, and to help the council understand provider perspectives before the formal competition. The eventual service combines housing and support, so organisations with capacity across both areas may be well placed to prepare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

16+ Semi-Independent Accommodation and Support Services

Notice Description

The London Borough of Waltham Forest (LBWF) is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the future procurement of 16+ Semi-Independent Accommodation (SIA) and Support Services. Current and prospective providers are invited to attend an IN-PERSON Provider Forum to discuss the proposed procurement route and indicative tender plan, 'My Guide' for young people and Provider questions and views to help shape the future service model.

Planning Information

Provider Forum and Market Engagement Event The London Borough of Waltham Forest (LBWF) is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the future procurement of 16+ Semi-Independent Accommodation (SIA) and Support Services. Current and prospective providers are invited to attend an in-person Provider Forum to discuss the proposed commissioning approach and provide feedback. Discussion topics • The draft 'My Guide' for young people. • The proposed procurement route and indicative tender plan. • Market developments, challenges and opportunities. • Provider questions and views to help shape the future service model. How to register Registration of Interest must be completed through the London Tenders Portal (ProContract). Providers should log in to the portal, locate the opportunity titled '16+ Semi-Independent Accommodation and Support Services - Provider Forum', and submit a registration message through the portal messaging function by Friday 30 October 2026 at 4pm. • Portal: London Tenders Portal (ProContract) • Opportunity reference: DN832721 • Portal link: Advertise an Opportunity - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=7684bd95-44c6-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectStepId=7d84bd95-44c6-f111-813c-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0788f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097672-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation

85000000 - Health and social work services

98341100 - Accommodation management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jan 20273 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2027 - 31 May 2032 Over 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 Waltham Forest
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALTHAMSTOW
Postcode
E17 4JF
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
TLI3 Inner London - West, TLI4 Inner London - East, TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich, TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering, TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest, TLI54 Enfield
Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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