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16+ Semi-Independent Accommodation and Support Services

London Borough of Waltham Forest · Local authority

In brief

London Borough of Waltham Forest has announced plans to buy care and healthcare work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £28,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 7 years with extensions, starting 1 June 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 14 bids per contract for this buyer (from 8 awards in the last 12 months).

Dynamic purchasing system

Suppliers join a list the buyer can call on. You can usually apply at any time while it is open, and work is awarded later through smaller competitions between members.

What the notice says

The London Borough of Waltham Forest (LBWF) is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the future procurement of 16+ Semi-Independent Accommodation (SIA) and Support Services. Current and prospective providers are invited to attend an IN-PERSON Provider Forum to discuss the proposed procurement route and indicative tender plan, 'My Guide' for young people and Provider questions and views to help shape the future service model.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 097672-2026

About the buyer

London Borough of Waltham ForestLast 12 months

Procurements

117

Awards

32

Suppliers it has used most for care

All tenders and awards from London Borough of Waltham Forest

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From notice 097672-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 15 October 2026.