---
title: "Semi independent services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d2b1"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY"
published: "2025-10-23"
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# Semi independent services

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d2b1

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## Summary

The London Borough of Bexley is seeking tenders for a framework titled "Semi independent services," aimed at providing Semi-Independent Placements for Children and Care Leavers. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with opportunities available for submission until 17th November 2025. The framework, part of the health and social work services industry category, involves two lots supporting children in their transition to adulthood across multiple regions in the United Kingdom. Key procurement details involve a competitive flexible procedure under a selective method, designed under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54. The anticipated contracts will commence on 2nd February 2026 and conclude on 2nd February 2030, with possible extensions to 2032.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services to expand their impact and grow within the public sector market. Providers with expertise in supporting children's development are well-positioned to compete, especially those with the capability to offer tailored support for age groups 16-18 and 18-25 years. The procurement emphasises both price and quality in the award criteria, with quality weighted at 60%, highlighting the value placed on high-standard service provision. As the procurement is a light-touch contract, companies experienced in delivering such services efficiently under restricted processes will likely find themselves advantaged in this competitive landscape.

## Notice

This framework will consist of Third Party Providers who will provide Semi-Independent Placements for Children and Care Leavers. The framework will consist of 2 lots that are designed to support children in developing the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to transition successfully into independent adulthood.

### Lot Information

Children aged 16-18

This framework will consist of Third Party Providers who will provide Semi-Independent Placements for Children and Care Leavers. The framework will consist of 2 lots that are designed to support children in developing the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to transition successfully into independent adulthood. Lot 1 for children aged between 16 & 18

Renewal: the option of a 2 year extension

Children aged 18-25

This framework will consist of Third Party Providers who will provide Semi-Independent Placements for Children and Care Leavers. The framework will consist of 2 lots that are designed to support children in developing the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to transition successfully into independent adulthood. Lot 2 for Children aged 18-25

Renewal: the option of a 2 year extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067903-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,401,200 |
| Lots value | £8,401,200 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY |
| Locality | BEXLEYHEATH |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA6 7AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Bexley |
| Electoral ward | Bexleyheath |
| Westminster constituency | Bexleyheath and Crayford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2025 at 14:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067903-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067903-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.londontenders.org/

## Provenance

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