Scope
Reference
DN791497
Description
The Southwark LAP 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. These contracts relates to providing enterprise support for later-stage enterprises focussed on growth, which will help social enterprises to grow and thrive.
The pre-tender estimates for each of the lots is:
Pack 3 - £359,100 and £384,120 (including VAT)
Pack 4 - £337,500 and £355,000 (including VAT)
Total value (estimated)
- £696,600 excluding VAT
- £739,120 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 26 January 2026 to 25 July 2027
- 1 year, 6 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
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 value (estimated)
- £359,100 excluding VAT
- £384,120 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £337,500 excluding VAT
- £355,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 3. LAP Package 3 - Development
Lot 4. LAP Package 4 - Growth
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
17 October 2025, 12:00am
Tender submission deadline
24 October 2025, 9:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted to via the Southwark eProcurement system:https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=2241eb95-058a-e511-80f7-000c29c9ba21&v=1
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
Lot 3. LAP Package 3 - Development
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Delivery | Method and proposals in terms of delivering the subject matter of the contract |
Quality | 30.00% |
| Engagement and Recruitment | Engagement with SMEs and social organisations |
Quality | 25.00% |
| Skills, Expertise and Resources | Skills and expertise to deliver the contract for Southwark Local Access Partnership in the way proposed in the tender submission. |
Quality | 15.00% |
| Outputs | The proposed outputs for the programme within the available financial envelope to deliver best value from the procurement |
Quality | 10.00% |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Methods for monitoring and evaluating the efficiency of the programme |
Quality | 10.00% |
| Social Value | Social Value proposal and method statement - evaluated as 4% for quantitative social value and 6% qualitative social value |
Quality | 10.00% |
Lot 4. LAP Package 4 - Growth
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Delivery | Method and proposals in terms of delivering the subject matter of the contract. |
Quality | 30.00% |
| Engagement and Recruitment | Engagement with SMEs and social organisations |
Quality | 25.00% |
| Skils, Expertise and Resources | Skills and expertise to deliver the contract for Southwark Council in the way proposed in the tender submission |
Quality | 15.00% |
| Outputs | The proposed outputs for the programme within the available financial envelope to deliver best value from the procurement |
Quality | 10.00% |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Methods for monitoring and evaluating the efficiency of the programme |
Quality | 10.00% |
| Social Value | Social Value proposal and method statement - evaluated as 4% for quantitative social value and 6% qualitative social value |
Quality | 10.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
London Borough of Southwark
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXTW-7647-VDLV
Southwark Council
London
SE1 2QH
United Kingdom
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government