--- title: "Independent support and advice service contract for Council tenants." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e773" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e773" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e773.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e773.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK" published: "2025-02-21" --- # Independent support and advice service contract for Council tenants. Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e773 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e773) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e773.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Southwark is inviting tenders for the "Independent support and advice service contract for Council tenants" under an open procedure. The contract, valued at £600,000, focuses on delivering services to the community with a primary goal of enhancing tenant engagement and community cohesion within the London Borough of Southwark (UKI44). The procurement stage is currently at the Tender phase, with key dates including the deadline for submissions on 25 March 2025 at 12:00 PM, and the award period starting on the same day. The contract will initially span 24 months, with an option to extend by a further 12 months. This procurement process represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community services and tenant support. Ideal candidates include organisations experienced in operating under UK housing legislation and with capabilities in tenant representation, financial management, and community event coordination. This tender provides avenues for growth by tapping into core funding and grants, fostering new community initiatives, and ensuring robust tenant engagement. Businesses adept at leveraging these aspects to support councils and tenant associations will find this contract particularly advantageous. ## Notice The independent support and advice service contract for Council tenants aims to empower and assist council tenants and tenant's and residents' association (TRAs) by offering comprehensive guidance and support. The service is designed to foster community cohesion, enhance tenant engagement and ensure transparency and accountability in financial and operational matters. This service will help tenants shape the design and delivery of landlord services and hold the council accountable for the standard and quality of these services. This requires a consistent and continuous meaningful engagement with all residents to ensure their needs and aspirations inform housing policy and the strategic priorities of the housing department. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Southwark Council is looking to appoint a contractor to deliver the independent support and advice service contract for Council tenants. The organisation must operate within the UK's housing legislations including the Housing Act 1985, Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, Housing Act 1996 and the Social Housing (Regulation) Act 2023. The key aspects of the work identified are in accordance with the specification detail are: * Identifying areas without TRAs and working with residents to establish them, as well as running co-produced community events. The service also focuses on recruiting members to scrutiny panels, assisting with TRA budgets, accounts, and bookkeeping, and ensuring adherence to principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion. Supporting TRAs in producing newsletters and publicity materials, fundraising, and holding the Council accountable as a landlord. Additionally, the initiative addresses complaint resolution, measures the impact of resident engagement, and facilitates access to core funding and grants. * Further support includes financial management, governance, and the role of TRAs. Providing representation in Council disputes and ensuring TRAs are well-supported and can effectively serve their communities. Options: The contract can be extended up to a further 12 months. Renewal: The contract is for an initial period of 24 months with an option to extend by a further 12 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007027-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | £600,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 2QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 17:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007027-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.southwark.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e773. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e773.json.