Scope
Description
The Royal Borough of Greenwich (RBG) is undertaking a pre-market engagement to explore market interest and capacity in delivering Children's Centre services as part of the Council's commitment to supporting families and giving children the best start in life.
This pre-market engagement exercise aims to gauge market capability and inform the development of a future commissioning model aligned with the borough's Family Hubs and Start for Life priorities.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKI51 - Bexley and Greenwich
Engagement
Engagement deadline
4 February 2026
Engagement process description
Background
Children's Centres in Greenwich provide a borough-wide offer of early years, health, parenting, and family support for families with children aged 0-5.
RBG is reviewing how these services can continue to meet local needs through strong partnerships across health, education, and the voluntary and community sector.
Purpose of these sessions
• Identify organisations interested in future opportunities.
• Understand market capacity and partnership potential.
• Support and inform our planning for an integrated, sustainable model.
Who Should Register
Voluntary and community organisations, early-years and family-support providers, health and education partners, social enterprises, and consortia with relevant experience.
Engagement Events
1. In-person: Woolwich Town Hall January 19th, 2026 (14:00 - 17:00)
2. Virtual (Microsoft Teams): February 5th, 2026 (13:00-16:00)
Joining details will be shared with organisations that register interest.
To register please email procurement@royalgreenwich.gov.uk who will send you a registration document.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
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