--- title: "Development Partner for Keyworker Housing at Rotherhithe New Road and 25 Cherry Garden Street" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a37d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a37d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a37d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a37d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK" published: "2026-07-09" --- # Development Partner for Keyworker Housing at Rotherhithe New Road and 25 Cherry Garden Street Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a37d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a37d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a37d.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Southwark is in the "planning" stage for a tender to select a Development Partner for the construction and operation of keyworker housing at Rotherhithe New Road and 25 Cherry Garden Street in London. This procurement falls under the "services" category, targeting architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, aimed at delivering 100% affordable housing for key workers. Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is underway, with significant activities such as an online supplier briefing scheduled for 24th July 2026. A subsequent stage includes one-on-one technical discussions at the end of July 2026, ensuring that all insights gathered from these engagements will inform the procurement structure and commercial models. The procurement method will utilise a Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, with the formal tender process anticipated to follow. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in design, construction, and housing management services to engage with a large-scale public sector housing project in London. With an expected high gross value of up to £1,800,000, this venture promises substantial involvement in both the construction and operational phases, offering growth potential particularly for SMEs capable of fulfilling the design and construction requirements through stages RIBA 2 to 4. The collaboration will involve design fee underwriting, ensuring that several architectural and management competencies could flourish in a project with considerable social value integration. Businesses with innovative capacity, a strong track record in delivering affordable housing, and effective operational management models stand to benefit substantially from this procurement process. ## Notice Development Partner for Keyworker Housing at Rotherhithe New Road and 25 Cherry Garden Street Southwark Council is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to inform the development of its upcoming procurement for a Development Partner that will be responsible for designing, delivering and operating 100% affordable key worker housing across two sites at Rotherhithe New Road and 25 Cherry Garden Street. This engagement aims to understand current market capability, ability to meet the delivery model, innovation opportunities and commercial considerations to support the design of a proportionate and competitive procurement procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. This notice does not formally commence a procurement process. Participation in the PME is voluntary and will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future tender. Scope of the Requirement The council intends to procure a Development Partner to undertake (indicative scope): * Appointment of a full design team to develop the design of the Key Worker Housing sites through RIBA stages 2 to 4. * Construction of the Key Worker Housing blocks on both sites. * Operation and Management of the Key Worker Housing blocks for the duration of the lease via a Registered Provider. * Social Value The final scope may be refined following PME. ### Planning Information Proposed Procurement Approach The council anticipates using a Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. This will include: • Stage 1: Conditions of Participation (selection stage) • Stage 2 : Full tender stage with detailed technical and commercial evaluation • Dialogue and / or Negotiation Stage Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) feedback will help shape the specification, KPIs, commercial model, and procurement structure. PME Activities The Council intends to undertake the following engagement activities: • Online supplier briefing session -10:30-11:30am on 24/07/2026. • One to One technical discussions (subject to demand) - Week commencing 27/07/2026 All suppliers will receive the same core information and any suppliers not able to attend the briefing can receive a copy of the materials presented. Insights gathered will be anonymised and used solely to inform the procurement design. How to Participate Suppliers interesting in participating in the PME should register their interest via: https://procontract.due-north.com Upon registration, suppliers will receive: • PME briefing document All communication regarding this PME must be submitted through the Council's e-tendering poral, ProActis: https://procontract.due-north.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064814-2026 | | 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 | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Sep 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Jan 2027 - 26 Mar 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | 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 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 - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 9 Jul 2026 at 14:17 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064814-2026 - 9 Jun 2026 at 16:12 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054468-2026 - 26 May 2026 at 12:15 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048740-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064814-2026 9th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054468-2026 9th June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048740-2026 26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.southwark.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com - 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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