---
title: "NELFT Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Core Community Service (Havering)."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e0a3"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-08-10"
---

# NELFT Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Core Community Service (Havering).

Buyer: NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e0a3

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## Summary

The North East London NHS Foundation Trust has issued a tender seeking partners from the voluntary and community sectors to support and develop Peer Support Workers for Mental Health and Wellness Teams in Havering. The procurement is categorized under the provision of services to the community, with a gross value of £145,000. The process is currently in the tender stage, utilizing an open competition method. Interested suppliers have until 8th September 2026 to submit their tenders via the Atamis Tendering system. The contracting period is from 1st January 2027 to 30th June 2028, with potential extensions subject to performance and financial availability.

This opportunity provides significant prospects for growth for businesses involved in delivering community services, particularly those with expertise in developing mental health support frameworks. The tender is particularly suited for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of innovation and continuous service improvement. Engaging in this process could open doors for further collaborations with central government entities, enhancing reputations and expanding market reach in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) wishes to commission partners within the voluntary and community sector (VCS) to employ, support and develop Peer Support Workers for Mental Health and Wellness Teams across each of its boroughs. The successful provider will be expected to demonstrate innovation and continuous improvement to services and outcomes for the people we support.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Can be extended for a further 18 months total subject to satisfactory performance and available finances

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075929-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,000 |
| Lots value | £145,000 |
| 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 | NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM13 8GQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering |
| Local authority | Havering |
| Electoral ward | Rainham & Wennington |
| Westminster constituency | Dagenham and Rainham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2026 at 16:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075929-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075929-2026
  10th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://services.atamis.co.uk/docs/Supplier_User_Guide.pdf
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nelft.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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