--- title: "Integrated Young People's Substance Misuse and Sexual Health Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b515" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b515" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b515.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b515.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM" published: "2026-06-15" --- # Integrated Young People's Substance Misuse and Sexual Health Service Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b515 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b515) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b515.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Lewisham is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process to commission an "Integrated Young People's Substance Misuse and Sexual Health Service." This service, aimed at children and young people aged 10-25, will provide information, advice, and early preventative interventions on substance misuse and sexual health. It is classified under the health services industry category and will primarily operate in the UKI44 region of the United Kingdom. The deadline for expressions of interest and clarification questions is set for 21 June 2026. Although this is a preliminary market engagement phase, the subsequent procurement process is planned to begin with service delivery from 1 April 2027, potentially extending to 2036 with renewals. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability requirements. Companies specialising in youth-focused health interventions, digital health resources, and holistic case management for substance misuse and sexual health would be well-positioned to compete. The modern, outcome-focused nature of the service, coupled with its reliance on both digital platforms and community-based interventions, encourages innovative approaches and strategies that can lead to business growth for providers able to successfully meet the comprehensive service specifications. ## Notice The London Borough of Lewisham is seeking to commission an integrated Substance Misuse and Sexual Health Service for children and young people aged 10-25. The Service will deliver information, advice and early, preventative interventions relating to substance misuse and sexual and reproductive health, including brief educational and psychosocial support. Where needs are identified, the Service will also provide specialist, structured treatment and case management for substance misuse, alongside supported access to relevant clinical and specialist provision across both substance misuse and sexual health pathways. The Council's vision is for a modern, flexible and outcome-focused service that is young-person-centred, works with young people as and where they are, and intervenes early to prevent and reduce harm associated with substance misuse and risky sexual behaviour. The service will include, but is not limited to: * Brief information, advice and early interventions for substance misuse, including education, harm reduction and motivational approaches. * Brief information, advice and early interventions for sexual and reproductive health, including C-Card provision, STI screening (including distribution of test kits and supported self-testing), and support to reduce risky sexual behaviour and promote healthy relationships. * Persistent and assertive engagement with young people who are at risk of, or affected by, substance misuse and/or risky sexual behaviour, delivered in locations where young people are already based, including community, education and partner settings. * Longer-term, structured support and case management for substance misuse, where needs are identified, including holistic assessment, personalised care planning and ongoing review. * A highly visible and youth-friendly digital offer, including a website and social media presence, with instant messaging functions and accessible health promotion and harm-reduction resources. * Supported access to specialist and clinical sexual and reproductive health services, and clear pathways into structured substance misuse treatment where more intensive or specialist support is required. * Delivery of the C-Card / Come Correct Scheme as an integrated part of the service, ensuring accessible condom distribution, brief sexual health advice and STI testing, robust safeguarding, targeted outreach to higher-risk young people, clear referral pathways into specialist services, and accurate monitoring and reporting in line with agreed data and governance requirements. ### Planning Information This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is being undertaken to inform the market of a forthcoming procurement opportunity and to provide access to background information relating to the proposed service and delivery requirements. This information is available to interested suppliers via the link below. No supplier engagement events (such as webinars or market engagement sessions) are planned as part of this exercise. Interested suppliers are invited to review the available information, register their interest in the opportunity, and submit any clarification questions via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7e23e6ba-9868-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=2241eb95-058a-e511-80f7-000c29c9ba21 Expressions of interest and all clarification questions must be submitted by 21 June 2026. Responses to questions will be published, where appropriate, to ensure transparency and equal treatment of all interested parties. This notice is issued for information and engagement purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition. Participation or non-participation in this engagement will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056229-2026 | | 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 | 15 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 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 - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 15 Jun 2026 at 13:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056229-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056229-2026 15th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7e23e6ba-9868-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=2241eb95-058a-e511-80f7-000c29c9ba21 - 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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