Planning

Young Persons Specialist Supported Housing Service and Intensive Housing Advice and Support Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

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Planning

07 Jan 2026 at 16:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham is in the planning stage for a public procurement process, titled "Young Persons Specialist Supported Housing Service and Intensive Housing Advice and Support Service." This procurement falls under the industry category of health and social work services and is located in the region designated as UKI44, within the United Kingdom. A key pre-market engagement event is scheduled for 3rd February 2026 at 2 pm, aimed at potential bidders to learn about service requirements and the competitive tendering process. Interested parties should register by 12 pm on 30th January 2026. This planning stage aims to finalise details ahead of a tender launch, which will seek to procure services for supported housing and advice, starting from 1st April 2027 through to 31st March 2030, with possible renewals extending to 31st March 2032.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in providing supported housing and advisory services. SMEs and larger organisations alike are encouraged to participate, given the Council's open invitation to companies of all sizes. Business growth could be driven by securing contracts for this long-term project, contributing to the delivery of essential housing and support services. The event on 3rd February offers a platform to engage directly with commissioning teams, providing vital insights into the requirements and expectations, making it an ideal opportunity for companies to strategically position themselves in this competitive tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Young Persons Specialist Supported Housing Service and Intensive Housing Advice and Support Service

Notice Description

Lewisham Council will be undertaking competitive procurements for two supported housing contracts, the Young Persons Specialist Supported Housing Service and the Intensive Housing Advice and Support Service (IHASS), Lewisham's floating support service.

Planning Information

London Borough of Lewisham are inviting providers to attend a market warming event on the 3rd February 2026 at 2pm to learn more about the services and the procurement process. The event will provide an overview of service requirements and the competitive tendering process, including timelines. Interested organisations are encouraged to attend to engage with commissioners and ask questions ahead of the formal tender launch. The Council would like to extend this pre-market engagement invitation to companies and organisations of all sizes including local SME's. Members of the Council's Supported Housing Commissioning Team and Procurement team will be in attendance to discuss the details of the opportunities, services required and the procurement process. To register for the event please email lewisham.procurement@lewisham.gov.uk by 12pm Friday 30th of January 2026. Following confirmation of your attendance, a Microsoft Teams link will be issued closer to the time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060151
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001208-2026
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
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
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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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