Scope
Reference
ASCH-2526-011
Description
This tender which is for care and support services at the six supported living sites for adults with mental health difficulties. The six sites are dedicated to serving vulnerable adults with varying levels of mental illness and who may: be in receipt of clinical treatment, have previously been detained under the Mental Health Act 1983, use drugs and/or alcohol, have a 'dual diagnosis', have been or be involved in the criminal justice system. These adults may be using secondary mental health services coordinated by Brent Mental Health Service staff and will have been assessed as eligible to move into supported accommodation. All six sites currently accommodate 33 existing service users.
The total contract value for all services for the initial contract term of five years and two year extension (7 years) is estimated to be £7,566,793.00.
The Council will be running a market engagement event to inform suppliers of the upcoming opportunity. The event scheduled for 11 February 2026 will begin at 10.30am and be delivered online via Microsoft Teams.
Suppliers interested in attending the market engagement should express an interest in the opportunity to be sent a message from the Council requesting information on attendees.
Please express an interest no later than 5pm, 10/02/2026 in order to receive the invitation link via the messaging facility on the London Tenders Portal.
Link to opportunity: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=76c9cd40-75f8-f011-813c-005056b64545&p=2241eb95-058a-e511-80f7-000c29c9ba21
Total value (estimated)
- £7,566,793 excluding VAT
- £9,080,152 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031
- Possible extension to 31 August 2033
- 7 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKI72 - Brent
Engagement
Engagement deadline
10 February 2026
Engagement process description
The Council will be running a market engagement event to inform suppliers of the upcoming opportunity. The event is scheduled for 11 February 2026 will begin at 10.30am and be delivered online via Microsoft Teams.
Suppliers interested in attending the market engagement should express an interest in the opportunity to be sent a message from the Council requesting information on attendees. Please express an interest no later than 5pm, 10/02/2026 in order to receive the invitation link via the messaging facility on the London Tenders Portal.
Link to opportunity: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=76c9cd40-75f8-f011-813c-005056b64545&p=2241eb95-058a-e511-80f7-000c29c9ba21
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
18 February 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
London Borough of Brent
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQVJ-5248-JQQY
Brent Civic Centre
Wembley
HA9 0FJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Bhavin Mistry
Telephone: +44 2089373615
Email: procurement@brent.gov.uk
Website: http://www.brent.gov.uk/
Region: UKI72 - Brent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government