Published date: 23 October 2025

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 17 November 2025, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Social work services with accommodation - 85311000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£11,731,822.44

Procurement reference

LBEX001-DN795264-99577039

Published date

23 October 2025

Closing date

17 November 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

2 February 2026

Contract end date

2 February 2030

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

This framework will consist of Third Party Providers who will provide Residential Home placements for Children. The framework will consist of 3 lots, one of which to support children who have social, emotional, mental health needs, another for children that have been exploited either sexually or criminally and another for children that have a disability. These homes will be regulated under Ofsted and will need to have a rating of GOOD or above.
Lot 1: Children with Disabilities
Lot 2: Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Lot 3: Sexual and Criminal Exploitation


How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.


About the buyer

Contact name

Procurement

Address

CIVIC OFFICES
2 Watling Street
Bexleyheath
DA6 7AT
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 2030455300

Email

procurement@bexley.gov.uk

Website

http://www.bexley.gov.uk