Planning

Lambeth Learning Disability and Autism Approved Providers Lists

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

02 Feb 2026 at 12:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

02 Feb 2026 at 10:02

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lambeth is undertaking a procurement process to establish Approved Provider Lists (APL) to provide bed-based placements for adults with learning disabilities and autism. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and aims to finalise two lots: Lot 1 for residential care and Lot 2 for supported living. The procurement schedule includes a market engagement session scheduled by 17th February 2026. The contracting period is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and will run until 30th September 2029, with the potential for extensions until 30th September 2033. The total estimated value of the procurement is approximately £74 million, and it falls under the health and social work services category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in health and social work services, particularly those capable of providing residential care or supported living for adults with learning disabilities or autism. The process favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it an attractive opportunity for a diverse range of providers. Participating businesses will be able to secure long-term contracts under the approved providers lists, thus ensuring a stable revenue stream and the possibility for growth over the forthcoming years. With the procurement operating under the 'light touch' regime, there is an emphasis on flexibility and innovation, allowing businesses to propose creative solutions that align with best practices in housing and care provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lambeth Learning Disability and Autism Approved Providers Lists

Notice Description

London Borough of Lambeth is procuring two Approved Provider Lists (APL) for the provision of bed-based placements for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. Providers who are part of this APL will provide residential care and/or supported living placements for Lambeth clients. The procurement will consist of two lots resulting in two approved providers lists (APL) Lot 1: APL Residential Care Lot 2: APL Supported Living

Planning Information

Find more information here: https://contracts.ecms.lambeth.gov.uk/hub/login London Borough of Lambeth is commissioning an Approved Provider List (APL) for the provision of bed-based placements for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. Providers who are part of this APL will provide residential care and/or supported living placements for Lambeth clients. The LDA APL market engagement will discuss the following items, and provide an opportunity for people to ask questions 1. A summary of plans for the APL 2. Tender process and timelines 3. Rate setting 4. Promoting best practice housing providers. Please see attached document

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0613d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008925-2026
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
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
£74,066,240 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
Contact Name
Lambeth Contract Management
Contact Email
corporatecontractmanagement@lambeth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02079262693

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW2 1RW
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Brixton Acre Lane
Westminster Constituency
Clapham and Brixton Hill

Further Information

Notice Documents

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