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Connect to Work - Local Commissioning

London Borough of Lambeth · Local authority

In brief

London Borough of Lambeth is looking for suppliers for care work (London).

The estimated value is £1,111,250 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 9 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 11pm, Wednesday 30 September 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 9 October 2026

How bids are scored

PRICE 20% · Service delivery model and approach 30% · Experience and track record in supported employment 25% · Partnership working and integration with local services 10% · Approach to equality, diversity, and inclusion 5% · Monitoring, reporting, and continuous improvement 5% · Staffing, training, and supervision 5%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 30 bids per contract for this buyer (from 23 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The London Borough of Lambeth Council seek to establish a contract for the commission of up to four local providers to deliver Supported Employment provision through the targeted Individual Placement and Support (IPS) 'Place and Train' model. This model is designed to move people rapidly into employment and provide 12 months of ongoing support for both the employer and the individual to sustain that employment. The procurement is split into four Lots. Lot 1 focuses on integrated welfare, benefits and employment support, while Lots 2–4 focus on community innovation and specialist delivery.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 11 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £1,111,250 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in London?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: contracts.ecms.lambeth.gov.uk.
Send clarification questions before 11pm, Wednesday 30 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 9 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

18 June 2026Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 057554-2026
25 August 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 080836-2026
26 August 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 081433-2026
27 August 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 081783-2026
27 August 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 081973-2026
7 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 084611-2026
18 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 088589-2026
24 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 090707-2026

About the buyer

London Borough of LambethLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for care

365 Divine Care Ltd1 contract
Allfor Care Services Ltd1 contract
Bliss Care And Training Ltd1 contract
Blue Cross Healthcare Services Limited1 contract
Blue Ocean Services Ltd1 contract

All tenders and awards from London Borough of Lambeth

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From notice 057554-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 18 June 2026, last updated 24 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.