Procurement for Highways

Description: The London Borough of Croydon is preparing for the future re-procurement of its Highways Term Maintenance Contract, with a new contract anticipated to commence in April 2027. In advance of tendering, the Council is undertaking a structured market engagement exercise to inform its procurement strategy and contract design. Croydon continues to operate within a financially constrained environment following previous Section 114 notices and remains subject to oversight by the Government's Improvement and Assurance Panel. Highways maintenance is, however, a statutory service and will continue to be funded through approved revenue and capital programmes. The future contract is expected to be procured as a zero-value contract in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations 2023, with works instructed through approved programmes. The Council has not yet determined the final delivery (read more...)

Summary: The London Borough of Croydon is preparing for the procurement of the Highways Term Maintenance Contract, which is crucial for managing highway infrastructure. This contract, anticipated to commence in April 2027, is currently in the planning phase, with a structured market engagement exercise underway to refine the procurement strategy and contract design. The council is operating within financial constraints and remains under government oversight, yet the maintenance of highways is a statutory obligation supported by approved funding sources. The procurement method and final delivery model are under consideration, with potential approaches including various contract packaging and digital delivery requirements. The procurement process itself will be aligned with the Public Procurement Regulations 2023, and invitations to tender will be issued subsequent to the planning phase, with the next notice date set for 14 April 2026.

Pre Engagement Marketing for Highways

Description: The London Borough of Croydon is preparing for the future re-procurement of its Highways Term Maintenance Contract, with a new contract anticipated to commence in April 2027. In advance of tendering, the Council is undertaking a structured market engagement exercise to inform its procurement strategy and contract design. Croydon continues to operate within a financially constrained environment following previous Section 114 notices and remains subject to oversight by the Government's Improvement and Assurance Panel. Highways maintenance is, however, a statutory service and will continue to be funded through approved revenue and capital programmes. The future contract is expected to be procured as a zero-value contract in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations 2023, with works instructed through approved programmes. The Council has not yet determined the final delivery (read more...)

Summary: The London Borough of Croydon is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the future re-procurement of its Highways Term Maintenance Contract, which is expected to start in April 2027. This initiative falls under the 'works' industry category, primarily focusing on construction, foundation, and surface works for highways and roads. The procurement stage is presently focused on structured market engagement to gather insights to inform the procurement strategy and contract design. Interested parties are encouraged to participate by submitting their responses via the Croydon Tenders Portal by 2nd February 2026. The total contract value is anticipated to be significant, with gross amounts up to £240 million and focusing on projects within the Croydon area, classified under region UKI62.

Pre Engagement Marketing for Highways

Description: The London Borough of Croydon is preparing for the future re-procurement of its Highways Term Maintenance Contract, with a new contract anticipated to commence in April 2027. In advance of tendering, the Council is undertaking a structured market engagement exercise to inform its procurement strategy and contract design. Croydon continues to operate within a financially constrained environment following previous Section 114 notices and remains subject to oversight by the Government's Improvement and Assurance Panel. Highways maintenance is, however, a statutory service and will continue to be funded through approved revenue and capital programmes. The future contract is expected to be procured as a zero-value contract in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations 2023, with works instructed through approved programmes. The Council has not yet determined the final delivery (read more...)

Summary: The London Borough of Croydon is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the future re-procurement of its Highways Term Maintenance Contract, which is expected to start in April 2027. This initiative falls under the 'works' industry category, primarily focusing on construction, foundation, and surface works for highways and roads. The procurement stage is presently focused on structured market engagement to gather insights to inform the procurement strategy and contract design. Interested parties are encouraged to participate by submitting their responses via the Croydon Tenders Portal by 2nd February 2026. The total contract value is anticipated to be significant, with gross amounts up to £240 million and focusing on projects within the Croydon area, classified under region UKI62.

South Norwood Care Home for children with Complex Needs (Tender)

Description: This service is being commissioned on behalf of the Childrens Young People and Education directorate. The successful supplier will support Croydon Council's key priorities/strategic outcome(s) for the Childrens Young People and Education directorate by delivering South Norwood Care Home for Complex Needs.

Summary: The London Borough of Croydon is inviting tenders for a project titled "South Norwood Care Home for children with Complex Needs." This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and aims to deliver essential services for children with complex needs in Croydon, UK. Currently at the tender stage, the process will follow an open procedure, with submissions due by 4th February 2026. Interested parties should take note that the contract is expected to commence on 2nd November 2026 and could extend up to 2033 with an optional two-year renewal. The tender considers various criteria, including 30% price, 60% quality, and 10% social value.

Croydon Equipment Service - Employee Mutual Partnership Opportunity

Description: Provision of community equipment services, and business services in support of a public sector mutual

Summary: The Croydon Equipment Service is seeking a partner through a tender process for the Employee Mutual Partnership Opportunity. The initiative is led by the Croydon Council, which aims to establish a public service mutual to deliver community equipment and wheelchair services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and involves a competitive dialogue method. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is located in Croydon, UK. The framework agreement has a total estimated value of £244 million, with a term of 48 months for the framework and up to 120 months for the Partnering Agreement, including possible extensions. The services are expected to be accessible by any local authority or public body across the UK.

Croydon Equipment Service - Employee Mutual Partnership Opportunity

Description: Provision of community equipment services, and business services in support of a public sector mutual

Summary: The Croydon Equipment Service is seeking a partner through a tender process for the Employee Mutual Partnership Opportunity. The initiative is led by the Croydon Council, which aims to establish a public service mutual to deliver community equipment and wheelchair services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and involves a competitive dialogue method. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is located in Croydon, UK. The framework agreement has a total estimated value of £244 million, with a term of 48 months for the framework and up to 120 months for the Partnering Agreement, including possible extensions. The services are expected to be accessible by any local authority or public body across the UK.

Croydon Equipment Service - Employee Mutual Partnership Opportunity

Description: Provision of community equipment services, and business services in support of a public sector mutual

Summary: The Croydon Equipment Service is seeking a partner through a tender process for the Employee Mutual Partnership Opportunity. The initiative is led by the Croydon Council, which aims to establish a public service mutual to deliver community equipment and wheelchair services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and involves a competitive dialogue method. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is located in Croydon, UK. The framework agreement has a total estimated value of £244 million, with a term of 48 months for the framework and up to 120 months for the Partnering Agreement, including possible extensions. The services are expected to be accessible by any local authority or public body across the UK.

Pre Engagement Marketing Supported Housing Service for Single Homeless and Care Experienced Young Adults (YSHCEYA) in Croydon.

Description: Croydon Council informs prospective providers of an upcoming procurement opportunity for a Supported Housing Service in the London Borough of Croydon. The service will be procured through a public competitive process and is expected to commence following contract award. The primary aim of the service is to provide safe, good-quality accommodation combined with supportive interventions that enable young adults to transition successfully to independent living. Key objectives include: 1. Accommodation Provision: Deliver well-maintained, secure housing that meets statutory and quality standards. 2. Support Services: - Develop life skills (budgeting, cooking, tenancy management); - Promote education, training, and employment opportunities; - Provide emotional and practical support tailored to individual needs; 3. Move-On Outcomes: - Facilitate positive transitions into independent housing or other suitable accommodation. 4. Safeguarding & Well-being: - (read more...)

Summary: The London Borough of Croydon is initiating a procurement process focused on supported housing services for single homeless individuals and care-experienced young adults in Croydon. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a key deadline on 31 December 2025 for the submission of responses to a market engagement notice. The procurement falls under the category of public authority - sub-central government and aims to provide welfare services for children and young people. A market engagement event is scheduled for 30 January 2026, where further details on time and location will be provided to those who register interest. The procurement is set to commence from 1 June 2026, with an estimated contract value of £9,240,000 (gross) over seven years.

Pre Engagement Marketing for Executive Mayor's Employment Fund (MEF)

Description: The Executive Mayor's Employment Fund (MEF) will commission a suite of employment-related services that support residents to enter, re-enter or progress in work, education or training. Services should provide a structured offer that combines personalised employability support with access to training, work-related activity, employer engagement and in-work support, so that participants are not only helped into opportunities but are also supported to sustain and progress. It will be procured as a single programme structured into five pathways or lots, covering youth provision, care experienced young people, residents experiencing or at risk of homelessness, veterans, and a small grants and community events strand designed to strengthen engagement and progression routes. We are pleased to invite you to attend a Provider and Community Briefing on the Mayor's Employment Fund (MEF), (read more...)

Summary: The London Borough of Croydon is initiating a procurement process in the planning stage, focusing on services related to human resources management, recruitment, placement, education, and vocational training. This opportunity, titled "Pre Engagement Marketing for Executive Mayor's Employment Fund (MEF)," involves a substantial £500,000 fund aimed at fostering employment, training, and skill development for residents. A Provider and Community Briefing is scheduled for 17th December 2025, at Bernard Wetherill House in Croydon, UK, to introduce the MEF and discuss funding priorities and the commissioning timeline. The programme's implementation is planned to start on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027. Interested parties are encouraged to communicate by 12th December 2025 for event attendance.

Internal Audit Services (Apex Framework)

Description: The Council is tendering for provision of an internal audit services (single supplier) framework for the London Borough of Croydon and for shared services work at other public sector organisations. Tender documents are available through the Council e-procurement portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home The internal audit service will be based on the Institute of Internal Auditor's (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) subject to the Application Note Global Internal Audit Standards in the UK Public Sector (Application Note) and the CIPFA Code of Practice for the Governance of Internal Audit in UK Local Government (Code of Practice). The Service should use a risk-based approach to audit activity and hence Internal Audit will be involved in corporate governance and risk management. The scope of the service will comprise all activities necessary (read more...)

Summary: The London Borough of Croydon is conducting an open procurement process for the "Internal Audit Services (Apex Framework)" with a gross value specification of £16.2 million. This tender aims to appoint a single supplier for a framework agreement that will provide internal audits based on the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Internal Audit Standards and other relevant guidelines for governance in UK local government. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions open until 8th January 2026, and the subsequent award period ending on 28th February 2026. The contract period for the audit services will commence on 1st April 2026 and extend through 31st March 2030. This initiative targets the service category, specifically focusing on auditing, with the aim to improve efficiency in various audit domains such as systems, probity, contract management, and governance across Croydon and associated public sector organisations.