Scope
Reference
DN770431
Description
Southwark Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced providers to enter into a contract for the provision of a Carer Service in Southwark.
Unpaid carers are people who provide care for a friend, family member, or neighbour who has an illness, disability, mental health concern, or who is older and needs extra support. Unpaid carers do not receive any payment from the council or a private company for this caring role.
The Carer Service will be located in Southwark and will offer a range of services for unpaid carers living in the borough. The Carer Service will aim to improve the wellbeing of unpaid carers, empower them in their caring role, and support them to access health and care services and other voluntary and community services that can offer support.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,210,590 excluding VAT
- £1,210,590 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 October 2026 to 4 October 2029
- Possible extension to 4 October 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for a further two years (3+2).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
22 December 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 January 2026, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 July 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality weighting 55% |
Quality | 55% |
| Price | Price weighting 40% |
Price | 40% |
| Social Value | Social Value weighting 5% |
Quality | 5% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=11ab2b17-3d11-f011-8136-005056b64545
Tender documents are available on the council's e-procurement portal Procontract.
Contracting authority
Southwark Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXTW-7647-VDLV
160 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2QH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Frank Mensah
Email: ProcurementAdviceTeam@southwark.gov.uk
Website: http://www.southwark.gov.uk
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government