Lewisham Unpaid Carers Support Service

A Tender Notice
by LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
2 year
Value
£2M
Sector
HEALTH
Published
20 Jul 2026
Delivery
01 Feb 2027 to 31 Jan 2029
Deadline
24 Aug 2026 11:00

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Location

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Description

The Lewisham Unpaid Carers Support Service is a preventative, community-based service for unpaid adult carers (18+) living in Lewisham, which supports Lewisham Council in meeting its statutory responsibilities under the Care Act 2014. The service provides information, advice, emotional and practical support, peer support opportunities, group activities and wellbeing services, helping carers maintain their own health and wellbeing while continuing in their caring role. The service aims to ensure carers are recognised, valued and supported, and acts as a single point of contact for accessing support and onward referrals to other services. The contract will be between the successful Tenderer and the Council for the period of 2 years and a possible extension of up to 3 years at the Council's discretion. This contract will be procured through Open Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

Lot Division

1 Front door for unpaid carers information, advice and holistic support
  • Value: £900K

Acts as the front door to the service, ensuring carers can access information, advice, and holistic emotional wellbeing and practical support, and are connected to the wider system.

2 Carer-led Engagement, Peer Support and Community Networks
  • Value: £600K

Builds peer support networks, delivers outreach, and strengthens community-based engagement.

Renewal Options

The contract will be between the successful Tenderer and the Council for the period of 2 years and a possible extension of up to 3 years at the Council's discretion.

Award Criteria

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CPV Codes

  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

Indicators

  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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Reference

  • ocds-h6vhtk-06770a
  • FTS 068287-2026

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