Commissioning Children's Homes in Hackney for Children Looked After

The London Borough of Hackney is in the planning stage of commissioning two small children's homes for children looked after, located in Hackney, England. This initiative falls under the "Social work and related services" industry (CPV code 85300000). The procurement process is currently focused on market engagement to assess the availability and interest of providers, with engagement activities concluding by 11th May 2025.

The project is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026, with an approximate value of £13 million. Key contact for this procurement is Gemma Wetton, reachable at gemma.wetton@hackney.gov.uk. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work and child care services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given that the procurement is tailored to support SMEs.

Organisations with expertise in developing and managing children's homes are well-suited to compete for this tender, which involves the refurbishment and operation of council buildings for the service provision. Participating in the engagement activities will allow businesses to influence the final specification and showcase their capabilities to meet the council's expectations and requirements.