--- title: "Family Hubs Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b74c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b74c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b74c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b74c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON" published: "2026-06-17" --- # Family Hubs Market Engagement Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b74c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b74c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b74c.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Croydon is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Family Hubs Market Engagement". This tender falls under the health and social work services category and aims to enhance outcomes for children, young people, and families in Croydon. As part of the initiative, the council seeks to commission services that bolster family confidence, mental and emotional wellbeing, and interconnectivity with children. Key dates include market engagement events scheduled for 1st and 2nd July 2026 at Braithwaite Hall, Town Hall, Katherine Street, Croydon, CR0 1NX. The main procurement category for this process is services, focusing on a light-touch regime. This tender presents significant opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective support in partnership with local stakeholders like Croydon Family Hubs and Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. Businesses specializing in health and social work services, particularly those that can innovate and deliver integrated family support services, will find this procurement beneficial for expanding their operations in the public sector. Engaging in this early planning and engagement stage allows businesses to influence the final service offerings and establish collaborative relationships with the local council and other stakeholders. ## Notice This is not a call for competition We would like to bring to your attention an opportunity to help shape the future of the Best Start in Life Family Hubs Programme within the London Borough of Croydon. Croydon Council intends to commission services aimed at improving outcomes for children, young people, and families across the borough. Our focus is on supporting families to feel confident in their parenting, maintain positive mental and emotional wellbeing, and build strong, healthy relationships with their children. We also want to ensure families can access joined-up services that enable them to give their children the best possible start in life. We are seeking providers who can work in partnership with Croydon Family Hubs, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, and wider stakeholders to deliver high-quality, timely, and cost-effective support. You are invited to attend our Market Engagement event, where commissioners will outline the proposed vision and outcomes, and provide an opportunity for providers to ask questions and share initial feedback. We look forward to your participation. Dates: Parenting Wednesday 1st July 2026 Time: 9.30 am - 12pm Home-Learning Environment Wednesday 1st July 2026 Time: 2pm - 4.30pm Healthy Babies Thursday 2nd July 2026 Time: 9.30 am - 12pm Location: Braithwaite Hall, Town Hall, Katherine St, Croydon, CR0 1NX Please register your interest to attend by sending us a message via the correspondence area including the following details: Name of Chosen subject area to attend Date & Time you wish to attend The name of your organisation The name and job title of the delegates The email addresses of the delegates Once you send us your information, we will send you an invite. ### Planning Information In-person Event ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057246-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON | | Locality | CROYDON | | Post town | Croydon | | Postcode | CR0 1EA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon | | Local authority | Croydon | | Electoral ward | Fairfield | | Westminster constituency | Croydon West | | Delivery location | TLI62 Croydon | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 17 Jun 2026 at 14:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057246-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057246-2026 17th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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