Havering Support Services for Unpaid Carers

The London Borough of Havering has successfully awarded a contract to deliver support services for unpaid carers, with the aim of empowering these individuals through comprehensive assistance. This service falls under the Health and Social Work Services category. The procurement process followed an open procedure, overseen by the contracting authority, London Borough of Havering, located in Romford, UK.

The initial award date was set on 6th November 2025, with the contract set to commence on 1st February 2026 and run until 31st January 2029, with an option to extend until 31st January 2031. A standstill period was observed from 6th to 18th November 2025. This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with a focus on supporting carers.

Organisations like Imago Community, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate the suitability for large-scale structures capable of delivering tailored support services. The procurement was open to a variety of businesses, including SMEs and VCSEs, evidenced by the number of bids received from these sectors. 1 million, participating businesses have the opportunity to engage in a substantial public sector partnership, enhancing their footprint in delivering socially valuable services.