PROVISION OF MEDICAL ADVICE ON ISSUES RELATING TO APPLICATIONS FOR HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS

London Borough of Haringey is seeking a provider to deliver medical advice supporting its statutory responsibilities as a Local Housing Authority under Part VI and Part VII of the Housing Act 1996, as amended. The service will help the Council consider applicants’ health-related circumstances when making decisions about housing and homelessness assistance.

The contract aims to ensure that medical needs are properly considered, particularly where applicants have chronic illnesses, disabilities or other health conditions that may affect their ability to sustain housing.

Service Requirements

The appointed provider will support the Council’s housing decision-making process by:

• Providing medical advice on how an individual’s health conditions may affect their ability to sustain housing.
• Advising on the needs of applicants with chronic illnesses, disabilities and other medical conditions.
• Helping ensure health-related needs are considered when assessing homelessness applications.
• Supporting decisions on applications for housing and homelessness assistance under the Housing Act 1996.

The service will cover applicants seeking housing and homelessness assistance from the London Borough of Haringey.

Contract Information

• Buyer: London Borough of Haringey
• Reference: 26-064
• Estimated contract value: £120,000 excluding VAT (£144,000 including VAT)
• Initial contract period: 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2028
• Possible extension: Up to 12 additional months, subject to satisfactory performance and mutual agreement
• Potential end date: 31 December 2029
• Enquiry deadline: 9 November 2026 at 1:00pm
• Tender submission deadline: 18 November 2026 at 1:00pm
• Procedure: Below-threshold open competition
• Special regime: Light Touch
• Contract location: London
• CPV code: 85000000 – Health and social work services
• Tender portal: London Borough of Haringey Procurement Portal

The initial contract will run for 24 months, with the option to extend for a further period or periods totalling up to 12 months.

Supplier Requirements

The notice does not specify detailed supplier eligibility conditions or professional qualifications. Interested providers should consult the tender documents for the full service specification, required medical expertise, submission instructions and any supporting evidence required.

Applications must be submitted electronically through the Council’s procurement portal.

Evaluation Criteria

The contract will be evaluated against the following award criteria:

• Price: 60%
• Quality: 40%

Further details of the assessment requirements are available in the tender documents.

Commercial Relevance

This opportunity may be suitable for medical advice providers, healthcare organisations and specialist clinical assessment services with the expertise to advise on the relationship between health conditions, housing needs and homelessness. The £120,000 contract offers a two-year initial service period, with the possibility of a further 12-month extension.

Interested providers should review the tender documents carefully and submit their bids by 18 November 2026 at 1:00pm.

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