--- title: "Intensive Housing Advice and Support Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060151" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060151" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060151.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060151.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM" published: "2026-03-25" --- # Intensive Housing Advice and Support Service Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060151 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060151) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060151.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Lewisham invites suppliers to tender for the "Intensive Housing Advice and Support Service," aiming to deliver intensive, housing-related support across Lewisham. The procurement process adheres to the Procurement Act 2023 under the Competitive Flexible Procedure, currently active, and includes both stages of a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) followed by Invitation to Tender (ITT). The service falls under the category of Health and Social Work Services and seeks to prevent homelessness and aid service users in sustaining independent accommodation. The tender process is open, and the deadline for submissions is 24th April 2026, with final awards expected by 18th May 2026. This procurement offers ample opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, with a focus on sustaining tenancies and addressing crises in service users' lives. Organisations with expertise in housing support and crisis management would be well-suited to bid for this contract, which spans several years up to 2030, with a potential two-year extension. Engagement in this tender could bolster a business's presence in social work sectors, enhancing its portfolio and opening further avenues in public sector collaborations. The procurement encourages participation through a comprehensive evaluation based on Financial, Quality, and Social Value criteria, making it a ripe opportunity for organisations excelling in these areas. ## Notice London Borough of Lewisham invite suppliers to tender for a floating support service providing brief but intensive support to adults Lewisham with additional support needs. The Intensive Housing Advice and Support Service (IHASS) will deliver brief, intensive housing-related support to service users whose accommodation is at risk, or who would be at risk of losing their accommodation without timely intervention. This may include providing targeted support to service users requiring resettlement. The service has focus on tenancy sustainment and resolving immediate crisis in people's lives. The service operates across Lewisham. The aim of the service is to prevent homelessness and to support service users to develop the skills, confidence, and stability required to sustain independent accommodation and independent living. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: There is a possible extension period of two years at the Council's discretion. ### Planning Information London Borough of Lewisham are inviting providers to attend a market warming event on the 3rd February 2026 at 2pm to learn more about the services and the procurement process. The event will provide an overview of service requirements and the competitive tendering process, including timelines. Interested organisations are encouraged to attend to engage with commissioners and ask questions ahead of the formal tender launch. The Council would like to extend this pre-market engagement invitation to companies and organisations of all sizes including local SME's. Members of the Council's Supported Housing Commissioning Team and Procurement team will be in attendance to discuss the details of the opportunities, services required and the procurement process. To register for the event please email lewisham.procurement@lewisham.gov.uk by 12pm Friday 30th of January 2026. Following confirmation of your attendance, a Microsoft Teams link will be issued closer to the time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027360-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | 3 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,627,040 | | Lots value | £1,627,040 | | 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 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 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 25 Mar 2026 at 13:55 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027360-2026 - 24 Mar 2026 at 16:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027033-2026 - 7 Jan 2026 at 16:20 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001208-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027360-2026 25th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027033-2026 24th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001208-2026 7th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.londontenders.org/ ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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