Scope
Reference
9
Description
Share lives scheme for vulnerable adults (learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs, etc.), offering long-term placements, short breaks (respite) and day support withing family settings.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,390,000 excluding VAT
- £1,668,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2031
- Possible extension to 31 January 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
Two twelve month extensions
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85320000 - Social services
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
15 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
| Quality MS4 - | Quality | 8% |
| Quality MS1 | Quality | 7% |
| Quality MS2 | Quality | 4% |
| Quality MS3 | Quality | 4% |
| Quality MS 6 | Quality | 4% |
| Quality MS 5 | Quality | 3% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Competitive flexible procedure description
Two Stage
Stage 1 - Conditions of Participation
Stage 2 - Tender
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
A desk top soft market testing exercise, in addition to benchmarking with other local authorities informed the Council's decision.
Contracting authority
London Borough of Lambeth
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRPY-9946-VDTV
Lambeth Town Hall, 18 Brixton Hill
London
SW2 1RW
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lambeth Contract Management
Telephone: 02079262693
Region: UKI45 - Lambeth
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government