Scope
Description
The Learning Disabilities Floating Support (LDCS) service is a locality model (covering North/South Camden) that seeks to improve outcomes for children (14+) and adults (18+) with LD and a range of complex co-occurring needs, such as mental health, autism and behaviours of concern. It is preventative in nature, as the support prevents, reduces and delays the need for more intensive accommodation-based support.
The service also contributes to meeting the Council's statutory duties under the Care Act and Section 117 of the Mental Health Act. The children's element of the service, (14- 25 year), applies the learning from the 'Closer to Camden' Commissioning Strategy for Children with Complex Needs, which cites the importance of an early intervention approach in reducing the need for residential placements and improving transition outcomes for young people.
Seven priority areas were coproduced with key stakeholders and will be central to service outcomes, they include:
• Structured support that promotes independence, choice and control.
• Culturally competent and person-centred support.
• Reducing social isolation and support to make friends through employment and shared activities
• Improving health outcomes through the uptake of Annual Health Checks, cancer screening and healthy living choices, for example in addressing obesity.
• Support to improve outcomes for young people transitioning from children to adult services.
• Support that can flex and respond to the diverse needs of the people eligible for the service.
• The support to be delivered by consistent and regular staff.
• To procure two strengths based individually tailored services in the North Camden/ South Camden.
• To include a transitional element for young people aged 14 to 17 years old.
• To set an hourly rate that is realistic and competitive.
• Ensure borough wide consistency in quality and delivery.
• Create workforce capacity to address the recruitment and retention challenges providers are facing causing delays in residents receiving support.
• Enable better co-ordination of referrals to create efficiencies and ensure the support remains person centred, culturally competent and strengths- based
There are two Lots
Community Support - North
Lot 1 (North) Estimated weekly hours: 1055.
Estimated number of residents using service 160
2 Community Support - South
Lot 2, South Estimated weekly hours: 652 .
Estimated number of residents using the service 90.
Lot 1. Community Support - North
Description
Lot 1 (North) Estimated weekly hours: 1055. Estimated number of residents using service 160
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.
Contract 1. North
Lots
Lot 1. Community Support - North
Supplier
Contract value
- £10,036,080 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
18 July 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
18 July 2025
Standstill period
- End: 29 July 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 1 April 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years, 6 months
Description of possible extension:
One extension of 36 months at the sole discretion of the Council.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
Contract locations
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Contract 2. South
Lots
Lot 2. Community Support - South
Supplier
Contract value
- £5,924,951 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
18 July 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
18 July 2025
Standstill period
- End: 29 July 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
20 September 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 1 April 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years, 6 months
Description of possible extension:
One extension at the sole discretion of the Council.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Community Support - North
- 43 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 2 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Lot 2. Community Support - South
- 42 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Suppliers
centre 404
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 299889
404 Camden Road
London
N70SJ
United Kingdom
Email: General@Centre404.org.uk
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. North
Learning Disability Network London
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVNX-4328-XTYX
16a Croxley Road
London
W9 3HL
United Kingdom
Email: hello@ldnlondon.org
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. South
London Community Care
- Companies House: 15060703
Suite 134 Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street
Islington
N1 0QH
United Kingdom
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
MMR
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXMT-6153-XCQR
115 High St
london
NW10 4TR
United Kingdom
Region: UKI72 - Brent
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Oiza Healthcare Ltd
- Companies House: 10278464
Chadburn House Weighbridge Road
Mansfield,
NG18 1AH
United Kingdom
Region: UKF15 - North Nottinghamshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Oiza Healthcare Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWXQ-1567-WNQQ
Chadburn House Weighbridge Road
Mansfield,
NG18 1AH
United Kingdom
Region: UKF15 - North Nottinghamshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
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