Planning

Mental Health Supported Accommodation - Property Availability

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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Planning

06 Nov 2025 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Mental Health Supported Accommodation - Property Availability". This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and targets the region of the United Kingdom. The focus is on gathering information regarding property availability to support mental health accommodation needs. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in a market engagement exercise by completing and returning a questionnaire by 12 Noon on 21 November 2025. The process is above the procurement threshold, with a future notice expected by 1 April 2026, and it is part of a light-touch regime.

This procurement process represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide suitable property solutions. The focus on supported accommodation for mental health underscores a growing demand in the social care sector, providing avenues for businesses with expertise in real estate and housing services to expand their portfolios. Businesses with innovative solutions and a track record in managing or providing health-related facilities will find this tender particularly aligned with their experience and capabilities. With a planned contract period commencing in November 2026, it's an opportune time for interested parties to engage with the London Borough of Southwark to explore potential collaborations.

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Notice Title

Mental Health Supported Accommodation - Property Availability

Notice Description

This is for information-gathering purposes only to assist the London Borough of Southwark with understanding current and upcoming property availability for the provision of mental health supported accommodation.

Planning Information

Please complete and return the enclosed questionnaire by 12 Noon, 21 November 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dbc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071600-2025
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
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Nov 2026 - 20 Nov 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
Mr Sohail Aboobakar
Contact Email
sohail.aboobakar@southwark.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+442075251102

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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