This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2026 at 13:50

Tender

22 May 2026 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham has completed a public procurement process for the "Home-Based Parenting Support including Raising Early Attainment in Literacy (REAL) Programme." This procurement, categorized under health and social work services, is located in the UKI44 region and falls within the light touch regime. The procurement stage reached the award phase on 23 July 2026, with the contract slated to run from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029. Using an open procurement method, the competition was conducted below the threshold with a total gross value of £440,000. The winning supplier is Home-Start Southwark and Lewisham, specialising in services aimed at improving early childhood development by supporting parents effectively.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the health and social services sector, particularly those focusing on early childhood development and parent support services. SMEs and VCSEs, which are especially suited for this contract, have a significant role as evidenced by the strong participation from these types of enterprises during the bidding process. With a weighting heavily placed on quality, price, and social value, businesses that demonstrate expertise in these areas and can deliver innovative outreach programmes aligned with the DfE Best Start in Life Programme will find lucrative prospects for scaling their operations and enhancing community impact in Lewisham.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

The aim of the contract will be to improve wellbeing and developmental outcomes for children aged 0-5 through improving parents' skills, confidence, resilience, and positive social networks. The contract will enable the Council to continue meet the requirements of the DfE Best Start in Life Programme, which requires provision of parenting support via outreach peer support models, and requires delivery of an evidence-based home-learning programme (REAL).

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/069806-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£326,941 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOME-START SOUTHWARK AND LEWISHAM

Further Information

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