Scope
Description
Camden are conducting another market engagement event for a service in the Mental Health Supported Living Pathway.
As stated in the Notice for Mental Health Supported Living Phase 1, published on 15th October 2025 (reference:2025/S 000-065676), Camden Council was unable to award the contract for Lot 3, the new Mental Health Supported Living Women only provision that went out to tender in 2025.
Following this outcome, the Council undertook an open market survey to gather insight and feedback with providers, to help understand views on the proposed service model and specification.
This engagement has been extremely valuable and has informed a refined service and cost model. In particular, feedback highlighted that the financial envelope was a significant barrier to delivering the quality, outcomes and workforce sustainability expected.
The Council now wishes to further engage the market to:
• Set out, test and validate the refined service model and commissioning assumptions;
• Ensure the future tender provides a safe, proportionate and sustainable service;
• Maximise the likelihood of a successful procurement when the service is re-tendered.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031
- Possible extension to 30 June 2033
- 7 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Engagement
Engagement deadline
27 January 2026
Engagement process description
We are inviting the market to another market engagement event (online) scheduled for Tuesday 27th January 2026, 2.00pm - 3.00pm.
Ahead of the event, please access and review further information via this link https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f6591e00-5ded-f011-813c-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=83cf1149-5ced-f011-813c-005056b64545
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
London Borough of Camden
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZXL-5842-VBBG
Town Hall, Judd Street
London
WC1H 9JE
United Kingdom
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government