Scope
Description
We are commissioning a dedicated women supported living service which will form part of Camden’s Mental Health Supported Living Pathway. The service will focus on gender and trauma-responsive delivery, and relational approach to support recovery.
The service is for women who meet the key inclusion criteria for the service, and have high support needs.
The service will be based in an established 15-unit, shared accommodation property and will be operated by women staffing, in line with other women's supported living services in-borough and regionally.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,575,000 excluding VAT
- £3,575,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 6 years, 6 months
Description of possible extension:
The will be an option of a two year extension at the sole discretion of the Council
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Contract locations
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Must have a minimum of three years experience delivering similar services
Must have delivered mental health supported living contracts with a minimum value of £250,000 per annum
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
25 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
1 April 2026, 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 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 40.00% |
| Service Methodology | Quality | 17.00% |
| Staffing Structure, Standards and Management | Quality | 10.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10.00% |
| Partnership Working | Quality | 5.00% |
| Equality, Diversity and Inclusion | Quality | 4.00% |
| Presentation | Quality | 4.00% |
| Property Management | Quality | 4.00% |
| Implementation | Quality | 3.00% |
| Resident and Family Engagement | Quality | 3.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
London Borough of Camden
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZXL-5842-VBBG
5 Pancras Square
London
N1C 4AG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sandra Gayle
Telephone: +44 2079742956
Email: sandra.gayle@camden.gov.uk
Website: http://www.camden.gov.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government