Planning

Community Reablement Support Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lambeth is currently in the planning stage of a significant procurement process titled "Community Reablement Support Service," which falls under the social services industry category. This opportunity, located in London, aims to deliver integrated reablement services in collaboration with local NHS and council staff. The contract is anticipated to begin on 1st October 2026 and run through to 30th September 2031, with potential extensions to 2033. The total contract value is £3.4 million for the initial five years, potentially rising to £4.76 million should the extension options be exercised. Interested parties should note the forthcoming communication date of 5th June 2026.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those focusing on in-home care and rehabilitation. It provides an excellent prospect for SMEs and VCSEs as the procurement is designed to accommodate a diverse range of service providers. Businesses that can offer skilled reabling home care workers to work within a multidisciplinary team environment will find this venture particularly advantageous for growth. By collaborating with the NHS and Lambeth Council, successful bidders can expand their service offerings and strengthen their presence in the public health and social care sector.

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Notice Title

Community Reablement Support Service

Notice Description

Lambeth Council is seeking a partner to provide reabling home care workers for its integrated reablement service. Reabling home care workers will work alongside clinical staff from Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and social workers and assessors from Lambeth Council to provide short term support to people following a period of ill-health or hospital admission to rebuild their independence. Contract value is based on an hourly rate for support delivered, with an indicative volume of 28,500 hours per year. The successful provider will maintain a presence at the Intermediate Care Lambeth base at Ackerman Health Centre, Patmos Road, SW9 6AF and will attend regular multidisciplinary team meetings. The service operates across the full geographical extent of the London Borough of Lambeth. Please note the contract opportunity offered is for five years, with the option of two 1-year extensions. Contract value for 5 years is PS3,400,000 excluding VAT and if all extensions utilised PS4,760,000 excluding VAT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047255-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jun 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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