Scope
Reference
DN791497
Description
Award of contracts for the Southwark LAP which aims to tackle the key barriers to starting and growing a social-purpose organisation by providing a comprehensive package of enterprise support over the next two years and make strong progress towards the long-term goals namely: • Build capacity, skills, community, connections and support across our social ecosystem. • Tackle entrenched social issues in Southwark. • Widen the diversity of those who own, start up, and are employed by social enterprises and charities in Southwark. The Southwark LAP is targeted at Global Majority-led and/or women-led organisations and individuals, those historically most marginalised and underserved in the borough. This contract/s relates to providing enterprise support for later-stage enterprises focussed on growth, which will help social enterprises to grow and thrive.
Lot 3. LAP Package 3 - Development
Description
This stream is aimed at organisations that have successfully validated their business model, built a customer base, and/or achieved some growth. These organisations now face the challenge of scaling up their operations and becoming less dependent on grant funding.
Lot 4. LAP Package 4 - Growth
Description
This stream is designed for organisations that are further along their growth journey than those in Pack 3. These mature organisations are now prepared to refocus their efforts on business transformation, social investment opportunities and sustainable practices to secure long-term competitive advantage, and societal impact.
Contract 1. Lot 3. LAP Package 3 - Development
Lots
Lot 3. LAP Package 3 - Development
Supplier
Contract value
- £349,783.72 excluding VAT
- £374,740.46 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
25 January 2026
Contract dates
- 26 January 2026 to 25 July 2027
- Possible extension to 31 December 2027
- 1 year, 11 months, 6 days
Description of possible extension:
Additional 6 month extension option.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Contract 2. Lot 4. LAP Package 4 - Growth
Lots
Lot 4. LAP Package 4 - Growth
Supplier
Contract value
- £337,500 excluding VAT
- £355,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
25 January 2026
Contract dates
- 26 January 2026 to 25 July 2027
- Possible extension to 31 December 2027
- 1 year, 11 months, 6 days
Description of possible extension:
Additional 6 month extension option.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Suppliers
Foundervine CIC
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZVC-9563-HXYY
207 Regent Street
London
W1B 3HH
United Kingdom
Telephone: 047720744819
Email: cecil@foundervine.com
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 2. Lot 4. LAP Package 4 - Growth
The School for Social Entrepreneurs
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYRC-9846-TZZM
13-15 Dock Street
London
E1 8JN
United Kingdom
Telephone: 07885462732
Email: Laura.macartney@sse.org.uk
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 1. Lot 3. LAP Package 3 - Development
Contracting authority
London Borough of Southwark
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXTW-7647-VDLV
Southwark Council
London
SE1 2QH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lauren Mudd
Email: southwarkbusinessdesk@southwark.gov.uk
Website: http://www.southwark.gov.uk
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government