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Rough Sleeper Grant Increase, START team award

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

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11 Nov 2025 at 14:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham has completed a procurement process under the title "Rough Sleeper Grant Increase, START team award," focusing on the services industry category with a specific interest in mental health outreach for rough sleepers. This process concluded with an awarded contract on 11th November 2025, with services set to begin on 18th November 2025 and conclude on 6th October 2026. The contract was directly awarded to South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, utilising the Direct Award Process A within the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This decision hinges on SLaM's status as the only viable local NHS provider capable of delivering the necessary statutory services, a choice supported by the need to maintain continuity and quality of care without viable alternatives.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in social work services, particularly those equipped to handle outreach and support services for vulnerable groups, such as rough sleepers. While the contract in this instance was directly awarded to an existing provider due to their specialised capabilities, businesses looking to grow may find future opportunities within the public authority sector by aligning services to fill critical gaps identified within local government initiatives. Enterprises specialising in innovative solutions for mental health services or with potential partnerships with local agencies could position themselves well for future collaboration with sub-central government entities like the London Borough of Lewisham.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rough Sleeper Grant Increase, START team award

Notice Description

The report recommends directly awarding a 12-month contract to South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) to deliver the Lewisham START Team, a mental health outreach service for rough sleepers. Funded through the Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Grant and related contributions, the service will fill a critical gap in local provision and be commissioned under Direct Award Process A of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), pending legal approval.

Procurement Information

"Existing provider: SLaM already delivers related mental health services, including the DD HOP post. Only suitable provider: As the local NHS mental health trust, SLaM is the only provider able to deliver this statutory service. No viable alternative: The specialist nature of the service means there's no realistic alternative to ensure continuity and quality."

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05deb8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072819-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£224,943 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 6 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Rushey Green
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOITH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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