Tender

Home-Based Parenting Support including Raising Early Attainment in Literacy (REAL) Programme

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

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Tender

22 May 2026 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham has issued a tender titled "Home-Based Parenting Support including Raising Early Attainment in Literacy (REAL) Programme," which falls under the health and social work services category. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage and is being conducted through an open procedure under the light touch regime, aligned with the Procurement Act 2023. The contract is valued at a gross amount of £440,000 and will be in effect for three years, with a potential one-year extension at the council's discretion. The deadline for submissions is 12th June 2026, while any enquiries should be submitted by 4th June 2026. This contract will focus on delivering services in the UK, specifically within the Lewisham region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those adept in early childhood development and parental support. Given that the contract encompasses reserved participation for SMEs and VCSEs, smaller enterprises and voluntary-sector organisations have a competitive edge. The procurement process favours submissions that offer high-quality service delivery, competitive pricing, and social value, allocating 60% weight to quality, 30% to price, and 10% to social value. Engaging in this tender could facilitate business growth for suitably qualified entities, establishing long-term relationships with local government and enhancing service portfolios.

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Notice Title

Home-Based Parenting Support including Raising Early Attainment in Literacy (REAL) Programme

Notice Description

Lewisham Council (the Council) invites you to participate within this Procurement Process and invites you to submit a Tender to deliver home-based support with parenting and early language development, on the terms and conditions set out in this invitation to tender (ITT) and the attached Contract Documentation. The words and expressions contained in this ITT have the same meaning that is given to them in the Conditions of Contract and the Service Specification. The Conditions of Contract to be used will be the Council's Conditions of Contract, a copy of which is included in the tender pack. The contract will be between the successful Tenderer and the Council for the period of three years with a possible one year extension to be used at the Council's discretion. This Contract will be procured through an open procedure (Under the light touch regime), in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This Contract is for an initial period of three years, with the possibility of extensions totalling up to on year at the Council's discretion

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a074
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047583-2026
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£352,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£352,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 1 Aug 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 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

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