Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Newham
Newham Dockside
London
E162QU
UK
E-mail: procurement.support@newham.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI41
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.newham.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://elyq.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/redwood/supplier-registration/register-supplier/register-supplier-verification
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://elyq.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/redwood/supplier-registration/register-supplier/register-supplier-verification
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Meet The Buyer Event for Newham PDPS Lot 3 Round 3 Supported Lodgings
Reference number: ITTN492
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Newham Council is holding a virtual Meet The Buyer Event on Monday 26th January 2026 at 11:30-12:30.
The event will be an opportunity for organisation interested in joining Newham Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) for Lot 3, Round 3 Supported Lodgings to clarify key requirements of the PDPS tender process and share general feedback on issues identified during tender process thus far.
This is not an invitation to tender.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI41
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The London Borough of Newham (PDPS) Commissioning Homes for Looked After Children and Care Leavers includes the provision of:
Lot 1: Provision of Semi-Independent Living Services (now Supported Accommodation regulated by Ofsted)
Lot 2: Provision of Children's Homes regulated by Ofsted
Lot 3: Provision of Supported Lodgings
Lot 4: Provision of Independent Fostering Agencies (IFA) regulated by Ofsted
Lot 3 Provision of Supported Lodgings is a single category.
Organisations will also be given the opportunity to ask commissioners any questions. If organisations have any questions, please note them on Eventbrite when registering for a ticket for the event and these will be addressed during the event. All questions and answers will be shared with attendees. Following the event all information shared and any questions and answers will be shared with all attendees and published as part of the tender documents in the latest published Round on Fusion
The market engagement event will take place on Monday 26th January 2026 at 11:30-12:30.
To register for the event please use the following link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/market-engagement-for-newham-pdps-supported-lodgings-tickets-1979982751710?aff=oddtdtcreator
This is an exciting time to join the growing Newham PDPS framework. Come along and find out more.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
26/01/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
22/01/2026