Planning

• Support Services for Unpaid Carers

  • London Borough of Havering

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-022592

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0516d1

Published 19 May 2025, 1:03pm



Scope

Description

We are pleased to announce our intention to develop support services aimed at providing comprehensive assistance to unpaid carers.

These services will cater to those who require personalized guidance, emotional support, practical advice, and regular monitoring to ensure sustained well-being.

The objective is to empower unpaid carers with the resources and knowledge necessary to manage their caregiving responsibilities effectively, improve their overall health, and enhance their quality of life.

We are considering various approaches and service models that demonstrate the capability to deliver high-quality, evidence-based support solutions.

This initiative aims to foster communities where unpaid carers are supported through tailored programs that meet their specific needs.

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 2 February 2026 to 2 May 2029
  • Possible extension to 3 February 2031
  • 5 years, 2 days

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

Contract locations

  • UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering

Engagement

Engagement deadline

21 July 2025

Engagement process description

Interested parties are invited to provide expression of interest to this opportunity. Please contact laura.wheatley@havering.gov.uk by the deadline date of 30th May 2025 and reference:

PME: Support Services for Unpaid Carers

Please note that this market engagement does not commit to any future formal processes or procurement activities.


Participation

Particular suitability

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Procedure

Special regime

Light touch


Contracting authority

London Borough of Havering

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCZG-5314-HWNM

Havering Town Hall

Romford

RM1 4GR

United Kingdom

Region: UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government