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Award

02 Jul 2026 at 15:29

Tender

19 Aug 2025 at 18:00

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham has concluded the procurement process for the "Lewisham Council Strategic Partner Agreement," aiming to appoint a strategic partner to assist with the delivery of exceptional sites within the borough. This agreement falls under the industry category of works, specifically focusing on construction and architectural services, and it is located in the UKI44 region. The procurement process progressed to the award stage on 1st July 2026, after an initial tender stage that included a selective, competitive flexible procedure. The contract is valued at £1.85 billion (gross amount £2.22 billion) and will initially span ten years starting on 1st September 2026, with a potential extension of an additional five years, accommodating sites initiated within this period. The buying organisation, London's public authority, has engaged Hill Partnerships Limited as the strategic partner following a competitive bidding process.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction, architectural, and engineering sectors to partake in an extensive development initiative. The contract emphasises collaboration and innovative solutions in delivering strategic sites, which positions suitable large-scale organisations with a proven track record in managing substantial projects to thrive. Businesses specialising in site development, consultative engineering, and those capable of holistic project management could significantly benefit from the initiatives outlined, fostering both growth and a strong partnership with a pivotal public authority.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Lewisham Council Strategic Partner Agreement

Notice Description

The Authority wishes to appoint a Strategic Partner with the skills, expertise and track record to enable the delivery of the exceptional sites as detailed in the 'Council's Objectives and Vison', and 'Council Expectations' sections of the Heads of Terms (HoTs) and the Development Fact Sheets; and to work collaboratively with the Authority to develop the pipeline sites and site related business plans as further detailed in this ITT and said HoTs. The Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) will be for an initial period of up to 10 years with an option to extend for a further 5 years; with any sites that start within this time period being able to complete, regardless of whether this runs past the 15 years of the SPA.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: There are Future Sites built into the procurement; these are as-yet unidentified but form part of the Agreement

Renewal: The Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) will be for an initial period of up to 10 years with an option to extend for a further 5 years; with any sites that start within this time period being able to complete, regardless of whether this runs past the 15 years of the SPA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ad5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062395-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45111250 - Ground investigation work

45111291 - Site-development work

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,850,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£1,850,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
£1,850,000,000 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Lewisham
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CATFORD
Postcode
SE6 4RU
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HILL PARTNERSHIPS LIMITED

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