Provision of Volunteer-led Handyperson Service

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9 Nov 2026

London Borough of Lewisham

Primary CPV: 85300000 *
Social work and related services
Location: 🇬🇧 Lewisham and Southwark, London
Value: £301,869
Contract: 2 years Duration
01/03/2027 28/02/2029
Contract Types: 85 *Health & social work services
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SME suitable: Not stated

Publisher Address

4th Floor Laurence House, Catford, SE6 4RU, United Kingdom · UKI44

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Technical Capability

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Reference: DN835500

Lewisham Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced provider to deliver a Volunteer-led Handyperson Service for eligible Lewisham residents. The service will provide preventative practical support to older and vulnerable residents through a volunteer-led model, helping individuals maintain independence, improve home safety and reduce the risk of falls. The procurement is being undertaken using a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. Stage 1 will comprise a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) to shortlist suppliers. Stage 2 will comprise an Invitation to Tender (ITT) to determine the Most Advantageous Tender.

Full CPV breakdown

85300000 — Social work and related services (primary)

Notice details

Buyer type: Local authority
Competition: Restricted / competitive (suppliers are shortlisted first)
Contract type: Services
Procurement method: Competitive flexible procedure
Main category: Services
Above threshold: Yes
Legal basis: UKPGA 2023/54
Notice status: Active
Renewal: The Contract will be awarded for an initial term of two (2) years commencing on 1 March 2027. The Council may, at its sole discretion, extend the Contract for a further period of up to twelve (12) months. Any extension will be subject to satisfactory contractor performance, continued service need, availability of funding, budget approval and all necessary internal governance approvals. The maximum potential Contract term is therefore three (3) years.
Submission method: Responses must be submitted electronically via the London Tenders Portal. The Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and all associated procurement documentation will be made available through the London Tenders Portal. Suppliers must not submit responses by email. Responses received after the stated deadline may not be considered. https://procontract.due-north.com
Enquiries close: 20 Nov 2026
Award decision expected: 22 Dec 2026
Language: EN
Published: 09 Nov 2026 15:03
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-07b7c8
Notice ID: DN835500

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Organisations

Name	London Borough of Lewisham
Address › Street	4th Floor Laurence House
Address › Town / city	Catford
Address › Postcode	SE6 4RU
Address › Country	GB
Address › Country	United Kingdom
Address › Region (NUTS)	UKI44
Role	buyer
Link	http://www.lewisham.gov.uk
Classification › Description	Public authority - sub-central government

Buyer

Name	London Borough of Lewisham

Tender

Title	Provision of Volunteer-led Handyperson Service
Status	active
Item › CPV › CPV 1 › Description	Social work and related services
Item › CPV › CPV 2 › Description	Other community, social and personal services
Item › CPV › CPV 3 › Description	Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
Item › Delivery › Region (NUTS)	UK
Item › Delivery › Country	GB
Item › Delivery › Country	United Kingdom
Value › Value incl. VAT	£362,242.80
Value › Value	£301,869
Value › Currency	GBP
Procedure type	selective
Procedure	Competitive flexible procedure
Category	services
Above threshold	Yes
How to submit	Responses must be submitted electronically via the London Tenders Portal. The Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and all associated procurement documentation will be made available through the London Tenders Portal. Suppliers must not submit responses by email. Responses received after the stated deadline may not be considered. https://procontract.due-north.com
Submission Terms › Electronic submission	allowed
Submission Terms › Languages	en
Expression Of Interest Deadline	4 Dec 2026
Questions period › End	20 Nov 2026
Award decision period › End	22 Dec 2026
Lot › Status	active
Lot › Value › Value incl. VAT	£362,242.80
Lot › Value › Value	£301,869
Lot › Value › Currency	GBP
Lot › Award criteria › Criterion › Type	quality
Lot › Award criteria › Criterion › Name	Technical Capability
Lot › Selection Criteria › Criterion › Criterion 1 › Type	economic
Lot › Selection Criteria › Criterion › Criterion 2 › Type	technical
Lot › Selection Criteria › Criterion › Criterion 3 › For Reduction	Yes
Lot › Suitable for › SMEs	Yes
Lot › Suitable for › VCSEs	Yes
Lot › Contract period › Start	1 Mar 2027
Lot › Contract period › End	28 Feb 2029
Lot › Contract period › Can be extended to	28 Feb 2030
Lot › Can be renewed	Yes
Lot › Renewal › Description	The Contract will be awarded for an initial term of two (2) years commencing on 1 March 2027. The Council may, at its sole discretion, extend the Contract for a further period of up to twelve (12) months. Any extension will be subject to satisfactory contractor performance, continued service need, availability of funding, budget approval and all necessary internal governance approvals. The maximum potential Contract term is therefore three (3) years.
Document › Document 1 › Document type	Bidding documents
Document › Document 1 › Description	https://www.londontenders.org/
Document › Document 1 › Link	https://www.londontenders.org/
Document › Document 2 › Document type	Bidding documents
Document › Document 2 › Access Details	https://www.londontenders.org/
Document › Document 3 › Document type	Conflict of interest
Document › Document 3 › Description	Not published
Document › Document 4 › Document type	Tender notice
Document › Document 4 › Description	Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document › Document 4 › Link	https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/106318-2026
Document › Document 4 › Published	9 Nov 2026
Contract Terms › Financial Terms	The Council will pay valid and undisputed invoices in accordance with the payment provisions set out in the Contract. Invoices will be submitted and processed in accordance with the Council's financial procedures and contractual requirements.
Risk Details	Key risks include insufficient volunteer recruitment and retention, fluctuations in referral demand, safeguarding incidents, workforce and volunteer availability, service continuity, and failure to achieve required service outcomes. The successful provider will be required to demonstrate and maintain robust arrangements for safeguarding, volunteer management, business continuity, health and safety, performance management, and risk mitigation throughout the Contract term.

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