Planning

Lewisham Assessment and Recovery Centre

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

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Planning

05 Jan 2026 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham is in the planning stage of awarding a contract for the Lewisham Assessment and Recovery Centre, emphasising health and social work services. The procurement falls under the services category and is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, specifically following Process C of the Provider Selection Regime. The service is an integral part of Lewisham's supported housing pathways, catering to high-needs service users in the borough, including those dealing with homelessness and substance misuse. The procurement process is managed as a direct award, with significant evaluation criteria like quality, innovation, value, and social value. The contract details were last updated on 5th January 2026, with a future notice anticipated by 19th January 2026, specifically for the UKI44 region.

This tender can provide substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in health and social work services with proven expertise in handling high-support needs scenarios. Businesses experienced in delivering 24-hour care and those capable of demonstrating quality service delivery, innovation, and value would be well-suited to compete. The direct award process underlines the emphasis on selecting a provider that aligns closely with the local authority's objectives and social value priorities, making it a prime opportunity for businesses with a strong social responsibility ethos and a focus on collaboration and integration within community support frameworks.

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Notice Title

Lewisham Assessment and Recovery Centre

Notice Description

Lewisham Council are seeking to award a contract for an assessment and recovery centre , under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Provider Selection Regime Process C. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The Lewisham Assessment and Recovery Centre (LARC) is an assessment centre which provides 24-hour support for some of the borough's highest needs service users. The service is a key contract in the supported housing pathways and Lewisham's homelessness and substance misuse offers. The intention is to award this contract using the Provider Selection Regime Process C.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ff9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000439-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
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

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