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title: "Lambeth Learning Disability and Autism Approved Providers Lists"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0613d5"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH"
published: "2026-02-02"
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# Lambeth Learning Disability and Autism Approved Providers Lists

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0613d5

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## Summary

The London Borough of Lambeth is undertaking a procurement process to establish Approved Provider Lists (APL) to provide bed-based placements for adults with learning disabilities and autism. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and aims to finalise two lots: Lot 1 for residential care and Lot 2 for supported living. The procurement schedule includes a market engagement session scheduled by 17th February 2026. The contracting period is set to commence on 1st October 2026 and will run until 30th September 2029, with the potential for extensions until 30th September 2033. The total estimated value of the procurement is approximately £74 million, and it falls under the health and social work services category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in health and social work services, particularly those capable of providing residential care or supported living for adults with learning disabilities or autism. The process favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it an attractive opportunity for a diverse range of providers. Participating businesses will be able to secure long-term contracts under the approved providers lists, thus ensuring a stable revenue stream and the possibility for growth over the forthcoming years. With the procurement operating under the 'light touch' regime, there is an emphasis on flexibility and innovation, allowing businesses to propose creative solutions that align with best practices in housing and care provision.

## Notice

London Borough of Lambeth is procuring two Approved Provider Lists (APL) for the provision of bed-based placements for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. Providers who are part of this APL will provide residential care and/or supported living placements for Lambeth clients. The procurement will consist of two lots resulting in two approved providers lists (APL) Lot 1: APL Residential Care Lot 2: APL Supported Living

### Planning Information

Find more information here: https://contracts.ecms.lambeth.gov.uk/hub/login
London Borough of Lambeth is commissioning an Approved Provider List (APL) for the provision of bed-based placements for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. Providers who are part of this APL will provide residential care and/or supported living placements for Lambeth clients.
The LDA APL market engagement will discuss the following items, and provide an opportunity for people to ask questions
1.
A summary of plans for the APL 
2.
Tender process and timelines
3.
Rate setting
4.
Promoting best practice housing providers.
Please see attached document

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008925-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,066,240 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW2 1RW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Brixton Acre Lane |
| Westminster constituency | Clapham and Brixton Hill |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 12:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008925-2026
- 2 Feb 2026 at 10:02 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008786-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008925-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008786-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.ecms.lambeth.gov.uk/hub/login
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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