Systemic Therapy for Families and Children in the City of London

The City of London Corporation, formally known as The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, is initiating a procurement process for providing systemic therapy services for families and children. This initiative is categorised under social services and guidance and counselling within the industry. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with key dates including a market engagement questionnaire due by 4th February 2026.

The contract is expected to commence on 1st July 2026 and continue until 30th June 2028, with the possibility of renewal until 2029. The service is required to cover the City of London region and aims to support families at risk of escalation without appropriate intervention. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and therapeutic services, particularly those with expertise in early intervention and systemic therapy.

The inclusion of local authority-funded services outside the NHS framework presents a growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses adept in delivering comprehensive family support services would be well-suited to compete, especially if they can address the needs of children and families not meeting specialist care thresholds but still requiring intervention.