The Council intends to commission a single, integrated Advice Service operating borough wide. The service is expected to provide information, advice and guidance on matters including welfare benefits, debt, housing, immigration and wider cost of living pressures, and to:
• Support financial resilience and wellbeing through timely, high-quality advice that helps residents maximise income, manage debt, secure housing and avoid escalation into crisis.
• Provide accessible, multi-channel access, maintaining high volume routes (such as telephone and digital) alongside face to face and outreach provision.
• Reach those most in need through targeted outreach and early intervention, particularly for residents facing barriers to access.
• Build community capacity, with the commissioned provider acting as a strategic lead for borough wide, community led advice, working in partnership with smaller and specialist VCS organisations and offering capacity building support such as "advice first aid".
Contract details
Estimated contract value: up to £950,000 per annum
• Estimated contract term: 2 years from April 2027, with the option to extend up to a maximum of 3 years, subject to funding availability and performance
PSR Lewisham Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service
Lewisham Council (the Council) invites you to submit a Tender for the Lewisham Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service.
The Lewisham Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service will provide a single, recognisable point of access for residents seeking support with their mental health, wellbeing, and wider determinants of health. The service should offer preventative and early intervention community-based services for adults (18+) living in Lewisham experiencing emotional wellbeing and mental health challenges.
The contract will be between the successful provider and the Council for the period of two years, with the possibility of a 1-year extension, at the Council's sole discretion. It is expected that the successful provider will begin provision of the service(s) on 1 April 2027.
This procurement will be undertaken using the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Competitive Process, in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
Hard FM - Building Fabric Repairs, Maintenance and Minor works Contract - Corporate Estate
London Borough of Lewisham invite Suppliers to tender for a Hard Facilities Management Contract for the provision of Building Fabric Repair, Maintenance and Minor Works Services for its Corporate Property Estate. The contract will have provision for a range of planned and reactive Building Fabric services for approximately 70 sites including a wide range of properties from offices, libraries, community use buildings, children's centres and other operational buildings.
Lewisham is a vibrant and diverse borough in southeast London and has a total area of approximately 35 km2. It encompasses a mix of urban and green spaces, rich cultural heritage, and a dynamic community.
These core Services include:
• Reactive repairs – Fault diagnosis and repair of building fabric and assets to restore to safe and effective operation with an emphasis on first time fix.
• Emergency out of hours response – 24/7 emergency response to emergency situations to make safe and/or resolve issues where possible.
• Undertake minor alterations and fabric related installations.
• Provision of some Planned Maintenance Activities relating to building fabric including roof safety equipment.
• Provision of technical advice relating to building fabric and related assets.
View 2-notice timelineLatest notice released 9 Oct 2026
Local GovernmentTender 3 notices
Housing First Service
This a floating support service providing brief but intensive support to adults Lewisham with additional support needs. The service has focus on tenancy sustainment and resolving immediate crisis in people's lives. The service operates across Lewisham.
Expression of Interest - Future Extra Care Housing Accommodation
The London Borough of Lewisham (LBL) is reviewing options for the future procurement of Extra Care Housing services for Lewisham residents.
Lewisham defines Extra Care Housing as self-contained accommodation for adults with eligible care and support needs under the Care Act 2014. It enables residents to live independently in their own flat, with access to planned care and support, responsive on-site assistance, and overnight support where required. This model can provide an alternative to more restrictive residential or nursing care settings.
The Council currently commissions Extra Care Housing services across four locations, supporting a total of 172 residents. One location supports 52 residents and three further locations support 40 residents each. The current arrangements are due to expire on 31 March 2028.
The Council is seeking early expressions of interest from organisations that own, manage or have access to accommodation within the London Borough of Lewisham that may be suitable for use as Extra Care Housing from 1 April 2028.
This exercise will help the Council understand the availability of suitable housing stock in the borough and inform future commissioning and procurement considerations.
Lewisham Council seek to utilise a DPS for the procurement of contracts related to the delivery of housing repairs and maintenance, and other associated housing works and services, where successful contractors will be appointed via mini competition.
Lewisham Council seek to procure through the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23) using the Competitive Flexible Procedure to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for Roofing and Scaffolding works. The service is introducing three repair delivery localities in the Borough and the procurement will advertise three Lots allowing the opportunity for up to three separate contractors to be appointed to the framework
The provision of a high quality, scalable, Out of Hours Switchboard allows residents to get in touch with the council easily at any time should they find themselves in a vulnerable situation.
Resident Engagement and Evaluation Partner - Social Housing Fund Wave 3
The council plans to appoint a specialist engagement partner for 30 months to support residents throughout the process, from preparation through installation and follow-up, ensuring clear communication and tailored support. The programme also includes a citizen feedback element so residents can share their experiences and help shape future improvements, with the overall aim of improving housing quality, resident wellbeing, and delivery outcomes across council homes.
Banking Services for Client Property and Money Management
Lewisham Council is conducting pre-market engagement to procure banking services for Client Property and Money Management. The contract is estimated to start on 1st October 2026. The contract length is 4 years and can be extended by a further 4 years on the sole discretion of the contracting authority.
