Planning

Market Engagement Exercise - Southwark Community Health Ambassador Programme Coordination

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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Planning

20 Feb 2026 at 10:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is initiating a procurement process for the coordination of the Southwark Community Health Ambassador Programme. This programme, aimed at reducing health inequalities and building trust in public health services, falls under the health and social work services category. It is currently in the planning stage, with a key upcoming online market engagement event scheduled for 3rd March 2026. Businesses interested have until 2nd March 2026 to express their interest in attending this event hosted via Teams. The programme services will be delivered in the UKI44 region, with the procurement method tailored for a light-touch regime, accommodating services under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. The potential contract period is set from 25th May 2026 to 24th May 2029, with a future notice date anticipated for 1st April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to engage with public health initiatives and impact local communities positively. Businesses specialising in health communications, community outreach, and public health services will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their expertise. The role involves managing a network of community volunteers and addressing several health priorities, including mental health and food security. Engaging with this tender could enable businesses to expand their network within the London borough while contributing to reducing health disparities and promoting public health awareness. The involvement in such a community-focused programme could bolster a company's reputation as a key player in improving public health outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement Exercise - Southwark Community Health Ambassador Programme Coordination

Notice Description

The Community Health Ambassador programme has been running for approximately 5 years and there are currently around 200 volunteers in the network. The aim of the programme is to reduce health inequalities and build trust in public health services. The programme trains community volunteers to share accurate health information and collect resident feedback. Initially focused on pandemic messaging, the Community Health Ambassador Programme has expanded to cover broader health priorities, such as mental health and food security.

Planning Information

Southwark Council will be hosting an online market engagement event with any interested organisations to gain as full a picture as possible of the potential delivery options for the programme. The event will take place from 11am to 12.30 on 3rd March on Teams. If you are interested in attending, please contact: ginette.hogan@southwark.gov.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015524-2026
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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 24 May 2029 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 SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
Ginette Hogan
Contact Email
ginette.hogan@southwark.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2075255000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
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
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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