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Community Delivery Partner for the Community Multi-System Violence Reduction Programme (Vanguard)

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham is seeking a Community Delivery Partner to contribute to their Community Multi-System Violence Reduction Programme, known as Vanguard. This contract, categorised under Guidance and Counselling Services, will focus on reducing violence within the community. The procurement process is currently at the tender update stage, taking place in Catford, United Kingdom, with submissions closing on 30th March 2026. Using an open procurement method below the threshold open competition, the Council is looking for suitable partners to fulfil this role by September 2028. The tender has a maximum budget of £144,000, including VAT, and invites bids from providers able to comply with the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in service delivery within the public sector. Companies specialising in counselling and guidance services, particularly those focusing on social value, community engagement, and innovative methodologies, are well-positioned to compete. Lewisham Council's emphasis on social value and financial viability ensures that businesses offering robust solutions with tangible community benefits are especially encouraged to submit. The contract, spread over two years, provides a stable platform for qualified businesses to expand their portfolio and establish a partnership with Lewisham Council, fostering growth and reputation within the public services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Community Delivery Partner for the Community Multi-System Violence Reduction Programme (Vanguard)

Notice Description

Lewisham Council (the Council) invites you to submit a Tender for delivering the Community Delivery Partner for the Community Multi-System Violence Reduction Programme (Vanguard) on the terms and conditions set out in this invitation to tender (ITT) and the attached Contract Documentation. This contract will be procured through an Open Procurement Procedure under the light touch regime in accordance to the with the Procurement Act 2023. The contract will be between the successful Tenderer and the Council for the period ending 30th September 2028. Regular monitoring and reviews will be conducted throughout this period to ensure compliance with the Contract and Specification. The maximum budget available for the provision of this contract is set at PS144,000 incl. VAT. Any bids that exceed this value will be deemed non-compliant and therefore be excluded and the tender submission will not be evaluated. All values stated are inclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0660bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019136-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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