Scope
Description
Havering Council looking to establish a Framework through which we can procure and manage our Alternative Provision services. This will include having all providers pass through a quality assurance process, whilst also clearly demonstrating their suitability to provide a specific service in accordance with the outlined lots. The framework's purpose is to encourage a fairer, more competitive market and deliver better value for the Local Authority leading to better outcomes for our service users.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031
- Possible extension to 31 August 2033
- 7 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
12 December 2025
Engagement process description
We are holding a network meeting on 26th November, where all Alternative Providers are invited, via email and eSource Portal, to attend.
During this meeting we gather data related to QA, costs, market trends and any other info which can help us determine how best to establish our framework and its lots.
Interested parties are invited to provide expression of interest to this opportunity. Please contact Callum Watt and Anusha Addu
Callum.watt@havering.gov.uk Anusha.Addu@havering.gov.uk
Please note that this is an informal market engagement and 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)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
19 January 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
London Borough of Havering
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCZG-5314-HWNM
London Borough of Havering, Town Hall, Main Road
Romford
RM13BB
United Kingdom
Region: UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government