Scope
Reference
DN769993
Description
The South East London (SEL) boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth and Southwark are considering their options for future commissioning of Community Equipment Services.
Several models are being considered that seek provision of a combination of the service delivery aspects below.
• Equipment Provision
• Logistics (storage, delivery, collection, repair and maintenance)
• Equipment Provision and logistics
The four boroughs are keen to engage with leading and reputable providers in the design of this model. To avoid any duplication of work by potential providers, SEL have partnered with North Central London (NCL) boroughs for this Information gathering exercise. SEL and NCL are not currently planning to procure services together in the future. If you would not lie SEL to share your response with NCL then please highlight in the relevant box below for consent.
We would like to hear from any organisations who are currently providing these services to further understand:
• Interest in working in Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth and Southwark
• Views on operating models
• Pricing
• Preferred contractual arrangements, and
• Potential challenges, issues and/or risks
This notice includes a questionnaire (appendix A) which can be completed by any size of organisation wishing to engage and assist the Council in this market insight stage.
Please complete the enclosed questionnaire (appendix A) and submit the response via the messaging service.
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Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 1 September 2032
- Possible extension to 1 September 2034
- 9 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
17 April 2025
Engagement process description
The South East London (SEL) boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, and Southwark are considering long-term options for future commissioning of Community Equipment Services.
To avoid any duplication of work by potential providers, SEL have partnered with North Central London (NCL) boroughs who are undertaking similar horizon scanning work for this information gathering exercise. If you consent to SEL sharing your response with NCL then please indicate your agreement within Q6 of the questionnaire below.
The boroughs are keen to engage with leading and reputable providers to inform long-term planning, including consideration of various potential models:
• Equipment provision
• Logistics (storage, delivery, collection, repair and maintenance)
• Combined equipment provision and logistics
We would like to hear from any organisations who are currently providing these services to further understand:
• Interest in working in South East London (Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, and Southwark) and North Central London (Barnet, Camden, Haringey, Islington)
• Views on different potential operating models
• Pricing benchmarking
• Preferred contractual arrangements, and
• Potential challenges, issues and/or risks
This notice includes a questionnaire (appendix A) which can be completed by any size of organisation wishing to engage and assist the Council in this market insight stage. Please complete the enclosed questionnaire (appendix A) and submit the response via the messaging service.
This is NOT the commencement of a procurement procedure, neither is it a call for expressions of interest. This notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services for the Council and the Council is not bound to accept any proposals offered. The Council is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party participating in this soft market testing/sounding exercise. Any procurement of any services by the council in due course will be carried out strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023.
Please complete the enclosed questionnaire (appendix A) and submit the response via the messaging service by 17 April 2025 15:00
Contracting authority
London Borough of Southwark
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXTW-7647-VDLV
Southwark Council, 160 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2QH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mr Sohail Aboobakar
Telephone: +44 2075251102
Email: sohail.aboobakar@southwark.gov.uk
Website: http://www.southwark.gov.uk
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government