--- title: "16+ Semi-Independent Accommodation and Support Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0788f2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0788f2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0788f2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0788f2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "London Borough of Waltham Forest" published: "2026-10-15" --- # 16+ Semi-Independent Accommodation and Support Services Buyer: London Borough of Waltham Forest Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0788f2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0788f2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0788f2.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097672-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Jan 2027 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jun 2027 - 31 May 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £28,000,000 | | 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 Waltham Forest | | Locality | WALTHAMSTOW | | Postcode area | East London | | Postcode | E17 4JF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest | | Local authority | Waltham Forest | | Electoral ward | Chapel End | | Westminster constituency | Walthamstow | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 55250000 - Letting services of short-stay furnished accommodation - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98341100 - Accommodation management services ## Release History - 15 Oct 2026 at 17:17 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097672-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097672-2026 15th October 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=7684bd95-44c6-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectStepId=7d84bd95-44c6-f111-813c-005056b64545 - 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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