This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

09 Jul 2026 at 07:58

Planning

20 Feb 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is actively in the tender stage for the procurement of coordination services for the Southwark Community Health Ambassador Programme. This programme, which has been operative since 2020, aims to enhance trust in health services and deliver accurate health information to the community. The procurement is open under a "Below threshold - open competition" method and is part of the community health services industry category. The contracting process will take place between 26 November 2026 and 25 November 2029. Businesses interested should submit their tenders by 18 August 2026, with enquiries closing on 10 August 2026. The total value of the contract is outlined as £486,900, and submissions are to be made via the ProContract platform.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services and volunteer coordination. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suitable to compete in this procurement. By coordinating the health ambassador programme, businesses can not only contribute to public health improvements but also expand their service offerings and strengthen local community ties. Participating companies will need to offer competitive pricing, effective management, and high-quality delivery to align with the award criteria, which allocate 60% to price and 40% to quality. This presents a lucrative avenue for companies aiming to enhance their portfolio in community health services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Procurement of Coordination of Southwark Community Health Ambassador Programme

Notice Description

Southwark Council is procuring the coordination of the Southwark Community Health Ambassador Programme. The programme has been running since 2020 and aims to support Southwark residents by: Building trust in health and other statutory services amongst community members, and maintaining a flow of resident feedback into services; Sharing accurate health information and improving community awareness and understanding of health issues, by ensuring that messages and information are appropriate to the audience and that they reach diverse communities more effectively. Identifying opportunities to work with partners and add value to community programmes and projects. The programme recruits and manages volunteers as well as maintaining a small group of casual workers to support specific health improvement activities. It is considered that TUPE will apply to this procurement. If you would like to request a copy of the TUPE information spreadsheet, please use the messaging facility on the e-tendering portal (ProContract).

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0658d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064455-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£405,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£405,750 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Nov 2026 - 25 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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