Planning

Specialist Short Breaks - Personalised Care & Support Provider framework

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

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Planning

14 Jul 2025 at 09:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham is preparing to initiate a procurement process for a framework titled "Specialist Short Breaks - Personalised Care & Support Provider framework" aimed at commissioning services for children and young people with complex needs. This procurement falls under the "Social work and related services" industry category, designated by CPV code 85300000, and will be conducted in the UKI44 region. Currently in the planning stage, the contract period is expected to start on 1st April 2026 and run until 1st April 2031. A future notice is scheduled to be communicated by 1st November 2025, guiding interested parties on further steps. The procurement is being governed under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in social work and care services, particularly those experienced in working with children and young people with complex needs. Companies equipped to provide tailored care solutions and support services could benefit greatly by participating in the competitive tendering process. This opportunity is well-suited for service providers looking to establish or expand their footprint within the public sector, supported by local government contracts that could ensure long-term stability and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Short Breaks - Personalised Care & Support Provider framework

Notice Description

The London Borough of Lewisham (LBL) will be seeking to commission specialist short breaks for children and young people with complex needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039496-2025
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2031 Over 5 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 LEWISHAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lewisham.procurement@lewisham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CATFORD
Postcode
SE6 4RU
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
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Rushey Green
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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