---
title: "Market Engagement Exercise - Southwark Community Health Ambassador Programme Coordination"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0658d3"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK"
published: "2026-02-20"
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# Market Engagement Exercise - Southwark Community Health Ambassador Programme Coordination

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0658d3

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## Summary

The London Borough of Southwark is initiating a procurement process for the coordination of the Southwark Community Health Ambassador Programme. This programme, aimed at reducing health inequalities and building trust in public health services, falls under the health and social work services category. It is currently in the planning stage, with a key upcoming online market engagement event scheduled for 3rd March 2026. Businesses interested have until 2nd March 2026 to express their interest in attending this event hosted via Teams. The programme services will be delivered in the UKI44 region, with the procurement method tailored for a light-touch regime, accommodating services under the legal basis of the UKPGA 2023/54. The potential contract period is set from 25th May 2026 to 24th May 2029, with a future notice date anticipated for 1st April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs to engage with public health initiatives and impact local communities positively. Businesses specialising in health communications, community outreach, and public health services will find this opportunity particularly aligned with their expertise. The role involves managing a network of community volunteers and addressing several health priorities, including mental health and food security. Engaging with this tender could enable businesses to expand their network within the London borough while contributing to reducing health disparities and promoting public health awareness. The involvement in such a community-focused programme could bolster a company's reputation as a key player in improving public health outcomes.

## Notice

The Community Health Ambassador programme has been running for approximately 5 years and there are currently around 200 volunteers in the network. The aim of the programme is to reduce health inequalities and build trust in public health services. The programme trains community volunteers to share accurate health information and collect resident feedback. Initially focused on pandemic messaging, the Community Health Ambassador Programme has expanded to cover broader health priorities, such as mental health and food security.

### Planning Information

Southwark Council will be hosting an online market engagement event with any interested organisations to gain as full a picture as possible of the potential delivery options for the programme. The event will take place from 11am to 12.30 on 3rd March on Teams. 
If you are interested in attending, please contact: ginette.hogan@southwark.gov.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015524-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 May 2026 - 24 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 10:06 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015524-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015524-2026
  20th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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