Scope
Description
The London Borough of Brent (“the Council”) is undertaking market engagement exercise on 23rd February 2026 (1pm-2pm) to inform the design of the procurement for the provision of Medical Advisers services, supporting the statutory requirement for Adoption and Fostering decision making. This event will take place online via Teams.
If you are interested in attending, please email robin.goodacre@brent.gov.uk stating that you would like to attend, we will then send you a link to join. Please ensure that you send this message by 11am on 23rd February 2026.
Medical Advisers for adoption and fostering panels are suitably qualified and experienced registered medical practitioners who provide independent clinical advice to support statutory decision-making in relation to children and prospective adopters or foster carers. This role includes review and interpretation of relevant health information, preparation of written medical advice, and attendance at panel where required to inform recommendations and Agency Decision Maker (ADM) decisions to help secure the best outcomes for children.
This market engagement event will be used to inform the design of the procurement, test market capacity, understand appropriate pricing structures, Inform the development of the pricing schedule and the contract model.
Total value (estimated)
- £320,000 excluding VAT
- £400,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
22 February 2026
Engagement process description
The London Borough of Brent (“the Council”) is undertaking a market engagement exercise on 23rd February 2026, 1pm-2pm.
This event will take place online via Microsoft Teams. If you are interested in attending, please send a message stating that you would like to attend & provide the names & email addresses of the attendees.
Please ensure that you send this message by 11am on 23rd February 2026.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
3 March 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
Region: UKI72 - Brent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government