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Action for Refugees in Lewisham and Greenwich Leisure Limited to provide mental health and wellbeing support to asylum seekers in Lewisham

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

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05 Jan 2026 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham has completed the procurement process titled "Action for Refugees in Lewisham and Greenwich Leisure Limited to provide mental health and wellbeing support to asylum seekers in Lewisham." This initiative falls under the services industry category and is geographically focused on the Lewisham area (UKI44 region) in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage reached the award phase with a contract value of £40,000, aimed to be executed through a direct procurement method without competition, as it falls below the threshold. The activities related to this contract are to be completed by the end of May 2026, with the contract period starting from 5th January 2026. The primary objective involves counselling services and additional support for asylum seekers in dispersed accommodation.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations experienced in delivering community-based mental health services. Companies similar in scope and scale to "ACTION FOR REFUGEES IN LEWISHAM" would find this contract particularly advantageous due to its focus on outreach and counselling services. It provides a vital community service, presenting large businesses and non-profit organisations specialising in refugee support and community health initiatives with a chance to expand their impact and strengthen their service portfolio within the public sector. These entities would benefit from demonstrated capability in managing public authority funds to support vulnerable populations effectively.

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Notice Title

Action for Refugees in Lewisham and Greenwich Leisure Limited to provide mental health and wellbeing support to asylum seekers in Lewisham

Notice Description

Lewisham Council was awarded a PS40,000 grant from the GLA for asylum mental health initiatives in October 2025. The proposed activities included targeted outreach to people in dispersed asylum accommodation and additional casework provided by AFRIL (PS25,000) and and water safety courses and soft play vouchers at Lewisham leisure centres provided by GLL (PS9,000). The grant requirement is for the activities to be completed by end of May 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000316-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Rushey Green
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTION FOR REFUGEES IN LEWISHAM

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