Tender

Specialist Homecare

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

17 Jul 2025 at 14:09

Tender

17 Jul 2025 at 10:43

PlanningUpdate

12 May 2025 at 12:54

Planning

12 May 2025 at 09:42

Planning

01 May 2025 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lambeth is actively progressing a tender for Specialist Homecare services under an Open Contracting Data Standard process, with the procurement currently at the tender update stage as of July 2025. The focus of this tender is on health and social work services spread across four distinct lots, including Specialist Adults Homecare for Physical Disabilities, Mental Health, and Learning Disabilities, as well as a Children's Homecare package. The estimated total value of the contract is approximately £25,530,000 GBP, with submissions closing by 14 August 2025 at noon. The procurement method is a competitive and flexible procedure, ensuring electronic submissions are allowed. The initiative aims to address the needs within the entire borough of Lambeth, London, with the intent to complete the contract award by January 2026.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses engaged in health and social care service provision. Companies with expertise in adult and children's homecare, particularly those specialising in services for physical and mental health disabilities or learning disabilities, are well-positioned to compete. With a focus on both price and quality, businesses can leverage their capabilities to deliver comprehensive homecare solutions. SMEs and VCSEs involved in this sector stand to benefit from long-term contracts, given that the contract period extends to 2030, with a potential for renewal. Additionally, businesses equipped to handle the detailed method statement requirements will find this opportunity aligns well with their service offerings.

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Notice Title

Specialist Homecare

Notice Description

Adult Specialist and Children Homecare Approved Providers List (APL) divided in four Lots Lot 1 - Specialist Adults Homecare - Physical Disabilities boroughwide APL. PS1.2m - PS1.3m Lot 2 - Specialist Adults homecare - Mental Health boroughwide APL. PS5.5m - PS5.6m Lot 3 - Specialist Adults homecare - Learning Disabilities boroughwide APL. PS0.8m - PS0.9m Lot 4 - Children's homecare boroughwide APL. PS13,475,000

Lot Information

Specialist Adults Homecare - Physical Disabilities boroughwide Approved Provider List

Specialist Adults Homecare - Physical Disabilities boroughwide Approved Provider List as per the attached tender documents.

Renewal: A single two months extension to coincide with the termination of the other Home Care contracts

Specialist Adults Homecare - Mental Health boroughwide Approved Provider List

Specialist Adults Homecare - Mental Health boroughwide Approved Provider List as per the attached tender documents.

Renewal: A single two months extension to coincide with the termination of the other Home Care contracts

Specialist Adults homecare - Learning Disabilities boroughwide Approved Provider List

Specialist Adults homecare - Learning Disabilities boroughwide Approved Provider List as per the attached tender documents.

Renewal: A single two months extension to coincide with the termination of the other Home Care contracts

Children's homecare boroughwide Approved Provided List

Children's homecare boroughwide Approved Provided List as per the attached tender documents.

Renewal: A single two months extension to coincide with the termination of the other Home Care contracts

Planning Information

Find more information here: https://contracts.ecms.lambeth.gov.uk/hub/login Please see attached documentation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050b5b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041015-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,275,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£21,275,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jan 2026 - 1 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
Contact Name
Lambeth Contract Management
Contact Email
corporatecontractmanagement@lambeth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02079262693

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW2 1RW
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Brixton Acre Lane
Westminster Constituency
Clapham and Brixton Hill

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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