Tender

Lewisham Learning Disabilities Framework for Supported Living Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

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Tender

23 Sep 2025 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham has initiated an open framework procurement process titled "Lewisham Learning Disabilities Framework for Supported Living Services." This tender focuses on health and social work services, specifically for adults with learning disabilities and those transitioning to adulthood, within supported living arrangements in Lewisham. The procurement is in the tender stage and is being carried out through a competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. Interested organisations are required to submit completed Procurement Specific Questionnaires by the tender period's closing date of 20th October 2025. The total contract value is estimated at £112 million.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in health and social care services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. Participating enterprises will have the chance to secure call-off contracts lasting up to six years, initially four years with potential extensions. Firms with competitive pricing and high-quality service offerings are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity, provided they meet the outlined criteria and can navigate the two-stage competitive selection process successfully.

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Notice Title

Lewisham Learning Disabilities Framework for Supported Living Services

Notice Description

The Council is procuring an open framework for the provision of outcome-based care and support for adults with learning disabilities and or children in transition to adulthood, living within a range of supported living services located within the London Borough of Lewisham. The open framework is being procured through a competitive flexible procedure, consisting of two stages, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a046
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058946-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
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
£112,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£112,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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