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Lambeth Learning Disability and Autism Approved Providers Lists

London Borough of Lambeth · Local authority

In brief

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

The estimated value is £74,066,240 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 7 years with extensions, starting 14 February 2027.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

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

Bids close at midday, Tuesday 6 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: midday, Friday 2 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Tuesday 6 October 2026

How bids are scored

price 60% · Operational Proposals 5% · Services 5% · Safeguarding 10% · Personalisation 10% · Staffing/Training 5% · Collaboration 5%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

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

London Borough of Lambeth is procuring two Approved Provider Lists (APL) for the provision of bed-based placements for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism. Providers who are part of this APL will provide residential care and/or supported living placements for Lambeth clients. The procurement will consist of two lots resulting in two approved providers lists (APL) Lot 1: APL Residential Care Lot 2: APL Supported Living

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 7 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £74,066,240 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.
Is one of the 2 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
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 midday, Friday 2 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 6 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Lot 1 - Residential Care 14 February 2027 to 14 February 2030 What this lot covers Residential Care - General needs	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£21,661,444
Lot 2 - Supported Living 14 February 2027 to 14 February 2030 What this lot covers Supported Living - General needs	Social and domiciliary care, Healthcare services	£52,404,796

Timeline

2 February 2026Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 008786-2026
2 February 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 008925-2026
1 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 082696-2026

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 008786-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 February 2026, last updated 1 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.