Scope
Description
The London Borough of Barnet (the "Council") is seeking to engage with the market in preparation for the procurement of care and support services at the existing Extra Care Housing (ECH) scheme in Barnet, Wood Court, South Road, Edgware, HA8 0BF.
This notice is issued in accordance with sections 16 and 17 of the Procurement Act 2023 to seek market input before
the commencement of a formal procurement process. This notice is issued to inform and invite potential providers to participate in early market engagement activities. This is not a call for competition.
The Council intends to commission a provider to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support services at Wood Court. The scheme comprises 39 one-bedroom flats, of which 11 are not currently in scope for this contract. The successful provider will be expected to:
•Deliver flexible, responsive care tailored to individual needs.
•Promote independence and dignity among residents.
•Collaborate effectively with the housing provider (Peabody Trust) and other local services.
•Foster a vibrant, inclusive community within the scheme.
Note: This contract will not include housing provision or housing management services, which are managed separately by Peabody Trust under individual tenancy agreements.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://londonbarnet.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=958613428
Total value (estimated)
- £2,975,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 January 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKI71 - Barnet
Engagement
Engagement deadline
30 July 2025
Engagement process description
Supplier Engagement Event
• Date:15/07/25
• Time: 13:00hrs - 14:00hrs
• Platform: MS Teams
Agenda:
- Overview of the Wood Court Housing Scheme
- Discussion about service requirements
- Next steps and indicative procurement timeline
-Q&A session with suppliers
Additional engagement activities may include:
• Request for Information (RFI) / Market Questionnaire - Suppliers can provide feedback on procurement models and service delivery approaches.
• One-to-One Discussions - The authority may engage directly with selected suppliers to explore innovative solutions.
Supplier Registration and Participation
To participate in this Pre-Market Engagement, suppliers are required to register on Barnet's procurement portal
https://londonbarnet.delta-esourcing.com/
Registration on the Central Digital Platform is not required at this stage for market engagement; however, it will be
necessary afterwards to be able to review a tender or submit a bid.
Interested suppliers should confirm their participation in the Supplier Engagement and request preliminary market engagement questionnaire via email to:
Magdalena.magliulo@barnet.gov.uk
Please ensure email subject states: Extra Care Service Supplier Engagement
by 15:00hrs 10 of July 2025.
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
London Borough of Barnet
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQGD-7479-CGVN
2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale
London
NW9 4EW
United Kingdom
Region: UKI71 - Barnet
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government