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Learning Disabilities Supported Living Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

28 Apr 2026 at 17:50

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

10 Jul 2025 at 14:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

20 May 2025 at 12:49

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is planning a procurement process under the title "Learning Disabilities Supported Living Services". This procurement falls within the Health and Social Work Services category and will take place in Southwark, London. It is currently at the Planning stage, with the procurement method outlined as a Competitive Flexible Procedure under a "light touch" regime. Key dates include a future notice scheduled for 1 December 2026, with the contract period anticipated to start on 1 April 2028 and end on 31 March 2031, potentially extending to 31 March 2035. The planned gross value for this contract is £64,855,000 GBP, indicating a robust financial commitment towards supporting individuals with varying degrees of learning disabilities across multiple sites in Southwark.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as it is specifically designated as suitable for these types of organisations. Companies experienced in delivering health and social work services and capable of managing complex needs in supported living environments will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, businesses looking to expand into government contracts or those seeking to establish a presence in the London Borough of Southwark's public services sector will find this opportunity advantageous for establishing long-term service delivery partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Learning Disabilities Supported Living Services

Notice Description

'PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A PIPELINE NOTICE - NOT LIVE TENDER OPPORTUNITY - TENDER NOTICE TO FOLLOW'. London Borough of Southwark forthcoming opportunity will be for Learning Disabilities Supported Living Services to support people with a range of learning disability needs across multiple sites in Southwark. These services cater to people with varying needs, from complex to low or moderate. We are seeking your feedback on the costs associated with delivering these services. Details of the procurement will be in the tender notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0518ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038861-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
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
£64,855,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2031 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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