Scope
Description
The service will support Camden residents with learning disabilities to live independent lives. The service will be based on activity.
The London Borough of Camden ('the Authority') who are seeking to award two contracts, North and South for the provision of Learning Disabilities Community Support. The proposed Learning Disability Community Support service model aims to promote the inclusion and independence of people with Learning Disabilities in Camden and prevent, reduce and delay the demand for more restrictive social care services. It will take a strengths-base and a locality-based approach
The contract will be for an initial period of four years and six months commencing on 1st October 2025 with the option of one extension of three years.
The Price Quality Ratio is 40:60
Tendering organisations may apply for both Lots however they will only be awarded one lot and are asked to express their preference when applying for both Lots.
The maximum hourly rate for both Lots is £27.50. Tenderers that submit an hourly rate in excess of this may be disqualified.
This procurement comes under Section 9 of the Procurement Act 2023 (the act) and "Light Touch Services" as defined in Schedule 1 to the Procurement Regulations 2024 (the Regulations) which defines which services are Light Touch.
The procurement will be untaken using an open procedure as described in the Procurement Act 2023 and further detailed in Section 2 Tender Guidance. The procurement will include one single stage including a requirement to complete a response to the Selection Criteria and the Award Criteria.
Full details of the requirements are set out in the Specification and other documents that form part of the tender pack.
Total value (estimated)
- £16,347,078 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years, 6 months
Description of possible extension:
One extension of three years at the sole discretion of the London Borough of Camden
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 1
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Suppliers may submit bids for both lots however may only be awarded one lot. Further details are included in the Procurement Documentation
Lot 1. Community Support - North
Description
Lot 1 (North) Estimated weekly hours: 1055. Estimated number of residents using service 160
Lot value (estimated)
- £10,135,189 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Community Support - South
Description
Lot 2, South Estimated weekly hours: 652 . Estimated number of residents using the service 90. Further details are in the Specification.
Lot value (estimated)
- £6,211,889 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Community Support - North
Lot 2. Community Support - South
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 April 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
28 April 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
3 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
A Market Testing Questionnaire was published on 27th June 2024 with the following Publication reference: 2024/S 000-019688
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b63fdb6d-e403-f011-8136-005056b64545&p=2241eb95-058a-e511-80f7-000c29c9ba21
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b63fdb6d-e403-f011-8136-005056b64545&p=2241eb95-058a-e511-80f7-000c29c9ba21
Contracting authority
London Borough of Camden
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZXL-5842-VBBG
Town Hall, Judd Street
London
WC1H 9JE
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@camden.gov.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government