- London Borough of Camden
- London Borough of Hackney
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Wandsworth Borough Council
- London Borough of Waltham Forest
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- London Borough of Merton
- London Borough of Enfield
- London Borough of Newham
- Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
- London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames
- London Borough of Haringey
Scope
Reference
DN793317
Description
The London Accommodation Pathfinder (LAP) is a project which offers supported accommodation as an alternative to custody. This is a pan-London initiative, led by Camden as the lead authority in partnership with approximately 11 London Boroughs. The LAP will initially offer a five bed provision in London for 16-17 year old male children with some turning 18 whilst in the service.
The aims are to reduce the number of children experiencing custody, improve their safety, wellbeing, life chances, reduce risks of re-offending and harm and protect the public and victims.
The London Borough of Camden is leading on the procurement exercise for the re-commissioning of the London Accommodation Pathfinder Service on behalf of the other participating authorities (London Boroughs of Enfield, Hackney, Greenwich, Kingston & Richmond (shared service arrangements), Wandsworth, Waltham Forest, Haringey, Hillingdon, Merton and Newham).
Total value (estimated)
- £3,942,270 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract can be extended for a period of 1 x 2 years at the sole discretion of the participating authorities
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The new provision will be for five placements in a single supported accommodation setting, with scope in the contract to expand the provision if the demand for an increase can be evidenced. To enable this, the contract contains a clause which will allow for growth of the service and expansion of the contract in other London boroughs not currently listed.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Ofsted Registered - supported accommodation for young people aged 16-19 years
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 November 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
17 November 2025, 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)
22 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 40% |
| Service Model, Safeguarding, Performance Management & Outcome | Quality | 15% |
| Staffing Structure, Management & Standards | Quality | 14% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
| Implementation | Quality | 5% |
| Equality and Diversity | Quality | 5% |
| Partnership Working | Quality | 4% |
| Presentation to young people | Quality | 4% |
| Housing Management | Quality | 3% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
A market engagement exercise was published through Contracts Finder (https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad104e64-0cfe-42b9-912f-81ef32203f30) prior to the Procurement Act 2023 coming into force and was held on 26 February 2025 followed by a series of one-to-one meeting with suppliers.
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5da951f7-8fa3-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=2241eb95-058a-e511-80f7-000c29c9ba21
Contracting authorities
London Borough of Camden
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZXL-5842-VBBG
Town Hall, Judd Street
London
WC1H 9JE
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sandra Gayle
Email: Sandra.Gayle@camden.gov.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
London Borough of Hackney
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRZC-5592-DDDV
Hackney Service Centre
London
E8 1DY
United Kingdom
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXBB-6689-HZVL
The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street
London
SE18 6HQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKI51 - Bexley and Greenwich
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Wandsworth Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVLQ-8225-QVHT
TOWN HALL, Wandsworth High Street
Wandsworth
SW18 2PU
United Kingdom
Region: UKI34 - Wandsworth
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
London Borough of Waltham Forest
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPJN-6757-NZZZ
Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road
Walthamstow
E17 4JF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
London Borough of Hillingdon
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHZZ-4724-NYPH
Civic Centre
Uxbridge
UB8 2QU
United Kingdom
Region: UKI74 - Harrow and Hillingdon
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
London Borough of Merton
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLZQ-1654-VNHW
Merton Civic Centre, London Road
Morden
SM4 5DX
United Kingdom
Region: UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
London Borough of Enfield
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRYN-6967-GTQP
Civic Centre, Silver Street
Enfield
EN1 3XA
United Kingdom
Region: UKI54 - Enfield
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
London Borough of Newham
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYBN-4422-TNXJ
Newham Dockside
London
E16 2QU
United Kingdom
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWRN-9366-HZGV
Guildhall
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1EU
United Kingdom
Region: UKI63 - Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWCN-8355-HHZL
44 York Street
Twickeham
TW1 3BZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
London Borough of Haringey
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHY-1866-HTLD
7th Floor Alexandra House, 10 Station Road, Wood Green
London
N22 7TR
United Kingdom
Email: HPCS@haringey.gov.uk
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government