Planning

Learning Disabilities Supported Living Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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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 for "Learning Disabilities Supported Living Services" across multiple sites in Southwark, United Kingdom. This process falls under the health and social work services category and is currently in the planning stage with a competitive flexible procedure outlined. The total estimated contract value is GBP 89,200,000. Key dates include the future notice date of 1st October 2025, with the procurement intended to support diverse learning disability needs ranging from complex to moderate levels. The planned contract period is set to commence on 1st February 2027 and conclude on 1st February 2030, with possible renewals extending until 2034.

This initiative presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), which are deemed suitable for this tender. Businesses specialising in supported living services and those with expertise in addressing complex health and social care needs can competitively position themselves to participate. The procurement aligns with the 'light touch' regime, favouring organisations adept at providing flexible, person-centred care solutions. Firms seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector health services will find this opportunity particularly beneficial.

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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/039047-2025
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
£89,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 1 Feb 2030 3-4 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
Mrs Katerina Athanasiadou
Contact Email
katerina.athanasiadou@southwark.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2075252281

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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