Scope
Reference
DN791663
Description
The Council is procuring an open framework for the provision of outcome-based care and support for adults with learning disabilities and or children in transition to adulthood, living within a range of supported living services located within the London Borough of Lewisham.
The open framework is being procured through a competitive flexible procedure, consisting of two stages, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £112,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2034
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
31 March 2034
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Call-Off Contracts awarded through the open framework will be for an initial period of 4 years with the possibility of extensions of up to 2 years.
A competitive selection process to establish a ranking of Tenders will be used to carry out a mini competition for the award of a call -off contract on the basis of the most advantageous tender, based on a weighted assessment of 70% price and 30% quality.
The pricing assessment mechanism is set out at 2.13 of the ITT document.
The quality component will be comprised of method statement(s) (10% weighting) and interview (10% weighting), and a presentation (10% weighting).
Following the evaluation of the price (70%) and the method statement(s) (10%) only a maximum of the top FOUR highest scoring Tenderers for each service, will be shortlisted and invited to an interview (10%) and to give a presentation (10%).
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
20 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submissions must be made via the London Tenders Portal.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
12 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Assessment of tenders for Framework 1 and each successive framework agreement will be based on a weighted assessment of 100% quality. |
Quality | 100% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
The open framework is being procured through a competitive flexible procedure, consisting of two stages, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.
The ITT document describes how the Procurement will be conducted, including details of the associated Procurement timetable, participation and award criteria and how to respond to this opportunity. Suppliers are strongly encouraged to read this document before preparing their submission.
The first stage requires all interested organisations to complete and submit the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ), this includes questions on the tenderer's relevant experience. PSQs will then be evaluated by the Council to determine which organisations will be shortlisted and invited through to the second stage.
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.londontenders.org/
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.londontenders.org/
Submissions must be made via the London Tenders Portal.
Contracting authority
London Borough of Lewisham
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYXG-1482-BYWG
4th Floor Laurence House
Catford
SE6 4RU
United Kingdom
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government