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title: "Family Hubs (Market Engagement 2)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d639"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON"
published: "2026-07-29"
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# Family Hubs (Market Engagement 2)

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d639

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## Summary

The London Borough of Croydon is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Family Hubs (Market Engagement 2)" under the services category, specifically focusing on health and social work services. This initiative aims to enhance support for families, children, and young people within the borough, delivering integrated services to provide the best start in life. An online market engagement event is scheduled for 18th August 2026 from 2 pm to 4 pm via Microsoft Teams, allowing potential providers to engage with commissioners and discuss proposed outcomes and visions. Interested participants must register by sending their details via the correspondence area.

This procurement provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in health training services, health and social work services, and general health services. The process welcomes small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to partner with Croydon Family Hubs, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, and other stakeholders. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective support aligned with the council's objectives are well-suited to compete in this tender. The engagement seeks collaborative efforts to improve family services, providing a robust platform for businesses to expand their services within the public sector.

## 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. Date: Tuesday 18th August 2026 Time: 2pm - 4pm Location: Microsoft Team 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 * The name of your organisation * The name and job title of the delegates * The email addresses of the delegates Once you register your interest, we will send you an invite.

### Planning Information

Online Event

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071607-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Aug 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80561000 - Health training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 10:25 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071607-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071607-2026
  29th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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