Open21 days left · express interest by midday, Friday 4 December 2026

Provision of Volunteer-led Handyperson Service

London Borough of Lewisham · Local authority

In brief

London Borough of Lewisham is looking for suppliers for care work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £301,869 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 1 March 2027.

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

This is the first stage: register your interest by midday, Friday 4 December 2026, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid.

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 20 November 2026
Express interest by: midday, Friday 4 December 2026

This is the first stage. You register interest now, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid later.

How bids are scored

Technical Capability

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 27 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

https://www.londontenders.org/

What the notice says

Lewisham Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced provider to deliver a Volunteer-led Handyperson Service for eligible Lewisham residents. The service will provide preventative practical support to older and vulnerable residents through a volunteer-led model, helping individuals maintain independence, improve home safety and reduce the risk of falls. The procurement is being undertaken using a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. Stage 1 will comprise a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) to shortlist suppliers. Stage 2 will comprise an Invitation to Tender (ITT) to determine the Most Advantageous Tender.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 21 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £301,869 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?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.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 20 November 2026.
Register your interest before midday, Friday 4 December 2026. Shortlisted suppliers are then invited to bid.

Timeline

9 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 106318-2026

About the buyer

London Borough of LewishamLast 12 months

Procurements

113

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for care

Acorn Recovery1 contract
Action for Refugees in Lewisham1 contract
Bellingham Green Surgery1 contract
Bosence Farm1 contract
Burnt Ash Surgery1 contract

All tenders and awards from London Borough of Lewisham

Similar open tenders

All open care tenders

Closes 13Nov
Experts at Hand: Occupational Therapy, Inclusion and Participation Service
Norfolk County CouncilEast of EnglandSocial and domiciliary care
Closing soon9 hours left
Value not stated
Closes 13Nov
Alternative Provision
Hull City CouncilYorkshire and the HumberTraining, Education services
Closing soon11 hours left7 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework
£4.84mframework ceiling
Closes 13Nov
Integrated Carers Support and Prevention Service
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough CouncilUK-wideSocial and domiciliary care, Healthcare services
Closing soon11 hours leftSuitable for SMEs
£2.52mestimated
Closes 13Nov
Healthy Child Programme (HCP) Connected Parents
Wigan CouncilNorth WestSocial and domiciliary care, Healthcare services
Closing soon11 hours leftSuitable for SMEs
£1.25mestimated
Closes 13Nov
Advocacy Services for Children, Young People & Adults
Plymouth City CouncilSouth WestSocial and domiciliary care
Closing soon11 hours left3 lotsSuitable for SMEs
£7.16mestimated

From notice 106318-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 9 November 2026.