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title: "Home-Based Parenting Support including Raising Early Attainment in Literacy (REAL) Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a074"
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# Home-Based Parenting Support including Raising Early Attainment in Literacy (REAL) Programme

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a074

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## Summary

The London Borough of Lewisham has completed a public procurement process for the "Home-Based Parenting Support including Raising Early Attainment in Literacy (REAL) Programme." This procurement, categorized under health and social work services, is located in the UKI44 region and falls within the light touch regime. The procurement stage reached the award phase on 23 July 2026, with the contract slated to run from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2029. Using an open procurement method, the competition was conducted below the threshold with a total gross value of £440,000. The winning supplier is Home-Start Southwark and Lewisham, specialising in services aimed at improving early childhood development by supporting parents effectively.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the health and social services sector, particularly those focusing on early childhood development and parent support services. SMEs and VCSEs, which are especially suited for this contract, have a significant role as evidenced by the strong participation from these types of enterprises during the bidding process. With a weighting heavily placed on quality, price, and social value, businesses that demonstrate expertise in these areas and can deliver innovative outreach programmes aligned with the DfE Best Start in Life Programme will find lucrative prospects for scaling their operations and enhancing community impact in Lewisham.

## Notice

The aim of the contract will be to improve wellbeing and developmental outcomes for children aged 0-5 through improving parents' skills, confidence, resilience, and positive social networks. The contract will enable the Council to continue meet the requirements of the DfE Best Start in Life Programme, which requires provision of parenting support via outreach peer support models, and requires delivery of an evidence-based home-learning programme (REAL).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: This Contract is for an initial period of three years, with the possibility of extensions totalling up to on year at the Council's discretion

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069806-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £352,000 |
| Lots value | £352,000 |
| Awards value | £326,941 |
| 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 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOME-START SOUTHWARK AND LEWISHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2026 at 13:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069806-2026
- 22 May 2026 at 09:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047583-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069806-2026
  23rd July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047583-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.londontenders.org/

## Notice URLs

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

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