Return Home Interview Service - London Borough of Sutton

The London Borough of Sutton is seeking bids for its "Return Home Interview Service," a contract designed to offer specialised social work and related services for children and young people who have experienced a missing episode. This initiative aims to enhance safety and protection and reduce instances of children going missing through effective multi-agency partnership work. Located in Sutton, United Kingdom, the procurement falls under the services category and is currently in the tender stage.

The procurement process is being conducted through an open method suitable for below-threshold contracts, with interested parties required to submit their proposals by 12:00 PM on 7th January 2026. Enquiries are welcome until the end of 31st December 2025. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in social work, particularly those adept in executing responsive and agile services.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria highlight an openness to these entities. The contract spans from April 2026 to March 2027, with the possibility of extension for two additional years. The proposal is evaluated based on quality, making up 70% of the criteria, and price, contributing 30%, which is further divided into fixed annual commitment and variable intervention rate.

This offers a lucrative growth prospect for businesses focusing on effective service delivery and competitive pricing strategies.