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title: "Lewisham Advice Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066bfa"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM"
published: "2026-07-03"
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# Lewisham Advice Services

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066bfa

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## Summary

The London Borough of Lewisham is actively seeking to commission a single, integrated Advice Service to operate borough-wide, as per the tender issued on 3rd July 2026. This service targets the delivery of critical support in welfare benefits, debt, housing, immigration, and cost of living issues. It is particularly aimed at residents facing access barriers and is expected to be delivered through multi-channel methods. The procurement process is at the tender stage and follows an open procedure, with submissions due by 17th September 2026. The contract, valued at up to £950,000 per year, will commence in April 2027 for an initial term of two years, with an extension of up to three years subject to performance and funding. The services fall under the industry category of social work and related services, located within the London region (UKI44).

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses that specialise in delivering community-support services, particularly those adept in financial advice, social work, and support services. It particularly encourages participation from SMEs and VCS organisations, enhancing community capacity by collaborating with smaller entities. By acting as a strategic lead, the awarded provider can leverage their expertise to work in partnership with other organisations, not only enhancing their footprint within the local community but also expanding service delivery capabilities. This contract offers a significant growth opportunity for businesses able to deliver high-quality, accessible, and collaborative advice services that align with the Council’s objectives.

## Notice

The Council intends to commission a single, integrated Advice Service operating borough wide. The service is expected to provide information, advice and guidance on matters including welfare benefits, debt, housing, immigration and wider cost of living pressures, and to: * Support financial resilience and wellbeing through timely, high-quality advice that helps residents maximise income, manage debt, secure housing and avoid escalation into crisis. * Provide accessible, multi-channel access, maintaining high volume routes (such as telephone and digital) alongside face to face and outreach provision. * Reach those most in need through targeted outreach and early intervention, particularly for residents facing barriers to access. * Build community capacity, with the commissioned provider acting as a strategic lead for borough wide, community led advice, working in partnership with smaller and specialist VCS organisations and offering capacity building support such as "advice first aid". Contract details Estimated contract value: up to PS950,000 per annum * Estimated contract term: 2 years from April 2027, with the option to extend up to a maximum of 3 years, subject to funding availability and performance

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend up to a maximum of 3 years, subject to funding availability and performance

### Planning Information

Interested organisations are invited to attend a market warming / early engagement event:
Event date: 20 May 2026
Time: 10.00am-2.00pm
Venue: Catford House, Catford Broadway, London SE6 4SP
The session will include:
• a presentation outlining the Council's emerging service model and proposed procurement approach; and
• opportunities for questions and one-one conversations 
Members of the Council's Community Development, Procurement, Lightning Reach [Digital Platform] and Social Value teams will be in attendance to discuss the details of the opportunity, services required and the procurement process.
Organisations wishing to attend the market engagement session are requested to register their interest, you must contact us via Lewisham.Procurement@lewisham.gov.uk by 12pm, Monday 18 May 2026. Please ensure you include the names and job titles of the attendees (max of 4 attendees per organisation) and a contact telephone number and email address. The Council will then issue a confirmation. Organisations/individuals will not be able to attend the event if they have not had a confirmation from the Council.
Following registration, a market engagement pack will be sent and this outlines the details of the opportunity, services required, and the social value and procurement process.
Attendance is optional and not a condition of bidding. Participation will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement.
Important notice
This preliminary market engagement is provided for information only. It does not constitute a commitment to procure, an invitation to tender, or any guarantee of future opportunities. Any future procurement will be conducted in accordance with applicable procurement legislation and Council governance requirements, and full details will be set out in the formal tender documentation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062948-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £950,000 |
| Lots value | £950,000 |
| 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 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

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 14:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062948-2026
- 5 May 2026 at 11:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040983-2026
- 17 Mar 2026 at 11:18 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023943-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062948-2026
  3rd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040983-2026
  5th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023943-2026
  17th March 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.londontenders.org/

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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