---
title: "Rough Sleeper Grant Increase, START team award"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05deb4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM"
published: "2025-11-11"
---

# Rough Sleeper Grant Increase, START team award

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05deb4

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## Summary

The London Borough of Lewisham has completed the procurement process for the "Rough Sleeper Grant Increase, START team award." This contract, valued at £269,932, was awarded on 11th November 2025 to the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. The project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on social work services with accommodation. The procurement process utilized a Direct Award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and was conducted below the threshold under unknown specifics. The contract period is scheduled from 18th November 2025 to 6th October 2026, and the service will be delivered in Lewisham, UKI44 region. This initiative aims to enhance mental health outreach services for rough sleepers in the area.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses operating within the healthcare and social services sectors, particularly those specialising in mental health services and outreach programmes. Companies with a background in delivering social work services can leverage projects like this to showcase their expertise and capabilities in handling complex social issues, gaining valuable experience and visibility in the public sector. Additionally, businesses that can provide innovative solutions or enhance existing services for vulnerable populations will find this contract aligns with their growth strategies and public service expansion goals.

## Notice

The report recommends directly awarding a 12-month contract to South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) to deliver the Lewisham START Team, a mental health outreach service for rough sleepers. Funded through the Rough Sleeping Prevention and Recovery Grant and related contributions, the service will fill a critical gap in local provision and be commissioned under Direct Award Process A of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), pending legal approval.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072815-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2025 - 6 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £224,943 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM |
| Locality | CATFORD |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE6 4RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Lewisham |
| Electoral ward | Rushey Green |
| Westminster constituency | Lewisham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOITH LONDON AND MAUDSLEY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2025 at 13:54 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072815-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072815-2025
  11th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.slam.nhs.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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