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Brent Child Vision Screening Service Market Engagement (Provider Selection Regime)

Description: Brent Council intends to commission a comprehensive Child Vision Screening Service for reception-aged children (4-5 years) attending mainstream across the London Borough of Brent. The service aligns with UK National Screening Committee recommendations for vision screening in children. This is a market engagement notice for the proposed procurement of the Brent Child Vision Screening Service. Brent Council is undertaking preliminary market engagement to better understand the provider market before determining the most appropriate provider selection process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The Council have prepared a market engagement pack which consists of a draft specification, market engagement information and a separate questionnaire which requests relevant information from your organisation and your capabilities. Please download, complete and attach this from the London Tenders Portal. This questionnaire is not (read more...)

Summary: The London Borough of Brent is in the planning stage of commissioning a Child Vision Screening Service, specifically targeting reception-aged children across its primary schools. This service falls under Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, indicated by CPV code 85160000 pertaining to optician services. A market engagement process is currently underway to shape the procurement strategy and service design, with a market engagement event scheduled for 5th August. This initiative, valued at £553,000, aims to foster early identification of vision issues such as amblyopia and refractive errors. The procurement process is being managed by Brent Council with key stakeholder support like Mr Bhavin Mistry, reachable at corporate.procurement@brent.gov.uk. The planned activities will adhere to the guidance provided by the UK National Screening Committee, ensuring a comprehensive approach to children’s health services throughout the region.

Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service for Children

Description: Advocacy Service. The Council has a duty to offer an independent advocacy service to care experienced young people, children subject to a child protection plan and children in need. The main purpose is to empower and enable young people to have a voice by providing independent information, advice, support and advocacy. It provides a confidential opportunity to share information and concerns about their care or treatment, to be informed of their rights and be able to access independent representation. Advocacy should be led by the views, wishes of children and young people, and champion the rights and needs of children and young people. These measures must be implemented alongside relevant guidance including Effective Advocacy for Looked-After Children, Children in Need and Care Leavers 2023 and adapt to new (read more...)

Summary: The London Borough of Brent has initiated a procurement process for the provision of Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services for Children, focusing on health and social work, as well as community services, across multiple regions in the UK. This tender process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 13 July 2026, and the award set to be completed by 10 August 2026. The procurement follows an open procedure with a contract valued at £492,426 gross, and the expected contract duration is from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2030. The main aim of the services is to empower and advocate for young people needing care and independent advice, ensuring their voices are heard in matters that affect them.

Technical Design Partner to source suitable providers for Housing Related Support services

Description: The London Borough of Brent is issuing this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, to engage with the market ahead of a future procurement for Housing Related Support (HRS) services. In 2021, the Council awarded four Housing Related Support contracts on a 3+1+1 year basis. These contracts were previously managed by Adult Social Care and, following a service review, responsibility for the services will transfer to the Council's Housing Needs Service. The current contracts are due to expire on 31 March 2027. The Council intends to commission new, outcomes-based Housing Related Support services, with a focus on prevention, independence and sustainable housing outcomes. The Council is exploring an innovative delivery model and is seeking to engage with the market regarding a potential approach (read more...)

Summary: The London Borough of Brent is in the planning stages of a procurement process to appoint a Technical Design Partner for Housing Related Support (HRS) services. As part of this process, a Market Engagement Event is scheduled for 15th July 2026, from 10:30 am to 12 pm via Microsoft Teams. Interested parties have the opportunity to understand the Council's strategic objectives regarding the HRS services and provide feedback, helping to shape the procurement process. The industry category primarily falls under health, social work, and community services, with a significant focus on innovative delivery models involving social investment. The project is set to commence on 1st November 2026, with planned completion by 31st October 2030, potentially extending until 2032. The anticipated total contract value for this initiative is approximately £12.8 million over four years, with the possibility of a two-year extension.

Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service for Children

Description: Advocacy Service. The Council has a duty to offer an independent advocacy service to care experienced young people, children subject to a child protection plan and children in need. The main purpose is to empower and enable young people to have a voice by providing independent information, advice, support and advocacy. It provides a confidential opportunity to share information and concerns about their care or treatment, to be informed of their rights and be able to access independent representation. Advocacy should be led by the views, wishes of children and young people, and champion the rights and needs of children and young people. These measures must be implemented alongside relevant guidance including Effective Advocacy for Looked-After Children, Children in Need and Care Leavers 2023 and adapt to new (read more...)

Summary: The London Borough of Brent has initiated a procurement process for the provision of Advocacy and Independent Visitor Services for Children, focusing on health and social work, as well as community services, across multiple regions in the UK. This tender process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 13 July 2026, and the award set to be completed by 10 August 2026. The procurement follows an open procedure with a contract valued at £492,426 gross, and the expected contract duration is from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2030. The main aim of the services is to empower and advocate for young people needing care and independent advice, ensuring their voices are heard in matters that affect them.

Gangs & Serious Youth Violence Programme

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Summary: The London Borough of Brent has awarded a contract for the "Gangs & Serious Youth Violence Programme," under an open procurement procedure. The tender, in the industry category of social work and related services, focuses on providing interventions for gang-related offending and aims to support individuals at risk or involved in gang activities. This initiative also seeks to raise awareness of crime in schools. With a completed status, the contract was awarded to ST GILES TRUST on 24th June 2026, and a gross contract value of £349,608 has been agreed upon. The contract period is set from 21st July 2026 to 1st April 2029. The intervention programme will be delivered across various regions in the UK, providing a wide scope for impact and community benefit.

Homecare Services for Adult Social Care and Children and Young People with Disabilities

Description: The Council requires the provision of Homecare Services for Adult Social Care and Children and Young People with Disabilities. A procurement will be undertaken to establish both a new Lead Provider contract and a Framework contract of providers. The Lead Provider contracts will be let on a neighbourhood basis to mirror the five integrated neighbourhood areas. The neighbourhoods are as follows: Harlesden Kilburn Kingsbury and Kenton Wembley Willesden It is envisaged there will be 4 or 5 lead providers in each area but this is to be confirmed. This would be supported by a framework of up to 10 additional providers. This will ensure choice and competition, providing a safety net in case of provider failure (with all the work not sitting with too few providers), whilst at (read more...)

Summary: The London Borough of Brent is planning a procurement process for Homecare Services targeted at Adult Social Care and Children and Young People with Disabilities, with the projected start date for contracts on 1st November 2027. This procurement is in the planning stage, with a scheduled future notice date set for 28th August 2026. The procurement process will involve establishing both a new Lead Provider contract and a Framework contract of providers, divided into separate lots within one tender. These contracts will serve five neighbourhood areas: Harlesden, Kilburn, Kingsbury and Kenton, Wembley, and Willesden. With a total contract value estimated at £52.5 million GBP, this initiative will be a competitive flexible procedure under a light-touch regime, above the threshold value for such services. The main procurement category is services, specifically covering social work services without accommodation as classified under CPV code 85312000.

Youth Facilities Works

Description: Refurbishment of four (4) existing youth facilities buildings to enhance and increase provision for youth activities

Summary: The London Borough of Brent is planning an extensive procurement process titled "Youth Facilities Works," aimed at refurbishing four existing youth facilities buildings to enhance services for youth activities. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and will include construction work as its main industry category, based in the UK region of Wembley, HA9. A total gross value of £3,600,000 is allocated for the works, which will take place between 1st April 2027 and 31st March 2028. The official future notice of the procurement will be released by 1st October 2026, signalling a future opportunity for interested parties to prepare their interest by contacting Sam Garland at the London Borough of Brent.

Youth Facilities Works

Description: Refurbishment of four (4) existing youth facilities buildings to enhance and increase provision for youth activities

Summary: The London Borough of Brent is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Youth Facilities Works," aimed at refurbishing four existing youth facilities buildings to enhance provisions for youth activities. This falls under the construction work industry category. The contracting process is classified as 'planned,' with the communication indicating a future notice expected on 1st October 2026. The contract period is slated to start on 1st April 2027 and end on 31st March 2028. The project is located in Wembley, United Kingdom and carries an estimated value of £3,000,000 GBP, with a gross value of £3,600,000 GBP, underlining its significance in terms of investment in the local infrastructure.

Village School Expansion Works

Description: Village School Expansion Works - design and build

Summary: The public procurement process for the "Village School Expansion Works" is currently in the planning stage, initiated by the London Borough of Brent. The project involves design and build works for expanding a school, with the main procurement category being construction work (CPV code 45000000). The expansion is slated to take place in Wembley, UK, under the jurisdiction of the public authority sub-central government. Key dates to note include the future notice date on 30th June 2026, with the contract period running from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2027. The project holds a gross value of £7.2 million.

Welsh Harp Horticultural Centre Works

Description: Design and build of a new post-16 SEND horticultural centre with environmental education facilities

Summary: The London Borough of Brent is planning a procurement process titled "Welsh Harp Horticultural Centre Works," set within the construction industry sector. This initiative involves the design and build of a new post-16 SEND horticultural centre complete with environmental education facilities, with an estimated gross budget of £5.4 million. The procurement is at the planning stage, and further notice for potential tenderers is expected by 3rd August 2026. The project location is within the UKI72 region, with a planned contract period from 5th January 2027 to 4th January 2028. The procurement process is carried out under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.