Children's services tenders and contracts in London
There are 2 live children's services tenders in London right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers children's services, fostering, family support and youth services contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 2 live children's services tenders in London we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 3 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 0 of 2 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 1 of 2
02Live children's services tenders in London
- Connect to WorkLondon Borough of LambethLondon£378k–944kCloses 21 days
- Commissioning Homes for Children Looked After & Care Leavers PDPS - Lot 4 Rd 7London Borough of NewhamLondonNot statedCloses 123 daysFramework
03Who is buying
- London Borough of Lambeth 1 live tender
- London Borough of Newham 1 live tender
04Children's services contracts: common questions
How many children's services tenders are live in London?
2 right now, from 2 public buyers, with 0 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in children's services contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win children's services contracts?
Often, yes. 0 of the 2 live tenders in London are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses, and 1 is a framework or dynamic purchasing system (approved supplier lists that buyers then order from). Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: Care
Care contracts are usually let through frameworks and dynamic purchasing systems run by councils, so joining the right list matters as much as any single tender. Buyers will expect CQC registration and a good rating, safeguarding policies, and evidence you can recruit and keep staff.
From the tenderITT tender experts. New to tendering? Read how to search Find a Tender, how to register on the Central Digital Platform and our Invitation to Tender guide.