Planning

Market Engagement Exercise - Peer-to-peer support group in Southwark

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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Planning

24 Jul 2025 at 14:53

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is currently in the planning stage of procuring a targeted peer-to-peer support service aimed at communities at higher risk of poor mental health and those less likely to access existing mental health support. This service is anticipated to operate for a trial period of one year with weekly sessions, targeting communities with unique perspectives or challenges regarding mental health services, such as the Black African and Caribbean groups. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 24 July 2025, with organisations encouraged to respond by 18 August 2025. This planning exercise falls under the industry category of Health and social work services, specifically within the light-touch regime.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs and VCSEs, that already provide non-clinical, community-based peer-to-peer support services. Those knowledgeable about delivering culturally sensitive programmes and having a grasp on the unique challenges faced by the targeted communities would be well-suited to compete. London Borough of Southwark seeks innovative providers to collaborate, ensuring an enhanced approach to mental health service provision. This is an excellent opportunity for organisations to grow their reach and impact within the community, as well as to establish themselves as leaders in delivering inclusive mental health services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement Exercise - Peer-to-peer support group in Southwark

Notice Description

Southwark Council is currently planning to procure a targeted peer-to-peer support group/s for communities who are at greater risk of poor mental health and/or are less likely to access mental health support. The proposed service is likely to run for an initial trail period of one year and will deliver sessions on a weekly basis. The aim of the service is to enhance the health and well-being of individuals from communities who may face barriers accessing traditional mental health offers. The service will target communities where one or more of the below applies: * there are known nuances affecting their perceptions and experiences of mental health services * there is evidence of persistent inequalities in access, experiences of care, and treatment outcomes Black African and Caribbean communities are one possible target group for this planned procurement. A recent Healthwatch Southwark report (January 2025) explored mental health services for Black and African Caribbean communities in Southwark found that there needs to be more locally embedded community-based services, as well as consultation with non-clinical and community-based mental health services to identify needs and establish good practice models. We would like to hear from any organisations who are currently providing non-clinical, community-based peer-to-peer support services for specific communities, to better understand: * The readiness of the market to deliver these services in Southwark * Size of the market in Southwark * Types of peer-to-peer support groups current offered * The pricing structure We would welcome responses from any organisations delivering these services or similar services, whether or not they are currently being delivered to local authorities. Please return your questionnaire via the messaging facility on the Pro-Contract portal and/or email to the named contact: https://procontract.due-north.com Please respond by 18.08.2025

Planning Information

Southwark Council is currently planning to procure a targeted peer-to-peer support group/s for communities who are at greater risk of poor mental health and/or are less likely to access mental health support. The proposed service is likely to run for an initial trail period of one year and will deliver sessions on a weekly basis. The aim of the service is to enhance the health and well-being of individuals from communities who may face barriers accessing traditional mental health offers. The service will target communities where one or more of the below applies: • there are known nuances affecting their perceptions and experiences of mental health services • there is evidence of persistent inequalities in access, experiences of care, and treatment outcomes Black African and Caribbean communities are one possible target group for this planned procurement. A recent Healthwatch Southwark report (January 2025) explored mental health services for Black and African Caribbean communities in Southwark found that there needs to be more locally embedded community-based services, as well as consultation with non-clinical and community-based mental health services to identify needs and establish good practice models. We would like to hear from any organisations who are currently providing non-clinical, community-based peer-to-peer support services for specific communities, to better understand: • The readiness of the market to deliver these services in Southwark • Size of the market in Southwark • Types of peer-to-peer support groups current offered • The pricing structure We would welcome responses from any organisations delivering these services or similar services, whether or not they are currently being delivered to local authorities. This notice includes a questionnaire at Appendix A which is designed to be completed by organisations wishing to engage participate in this market engagement and assist the Council in this market insight stage. Please return your questionnaire via the messaging facility on the Pro-Contract portal and/or email to the named contact: https://procontract.due-north.com Please respond by 18.08.2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0565b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042892-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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