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Southwark Local Access Partnership Programme - Packages 3 and 4

London Borough of Southwark

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: London Borough of Southwark

Buyer Address: Southwark Council, London, UKI44, SE1 2QH, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Lauren Mudd

Contact Email: lauren.mudd@southwark.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
696600.0 GBP
Gross: 739120 GBP
Published
22 Oct 2025, 08:28
Deadline
24 Oct 2025, 08:30
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Southwark LAP aims to tackle the key barriers to starting and growing a social-purpose organisation by providing a comprehensive package of enterprise support over the next two years and make strong progress towards the long-term goals namely: • Build capacity, skills, community, connections and support across our social ecosystem. • Tackle entrenched social issues in Southwark. • Widen the diversity of those who own, start up, and are employed by social enterprises and charities in Southwark. The Southwark LAP is targeted at Global Majority-led and/or women-led organisations and individuals, those historically most marginalised and underserved in the borough. These contracts relates to providing enterprise support for later-stage enterprises focussed on growth, which will help social enterprises to grow and thrive. The pre-tender estimates for each of the lots is: Pack 3 - £359,100 and £384,120 (including VAT) Pack 4 - £337,500 and £355,000 (including VAT)

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067322-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: LAP Package 3 - Development

Lot Description: This stream is aimed at organisations that have successfully validated their business model, built a customer base, and/or achieved some growth. These organisations now face the challenge of scaling up their operations and becoming less dependent on grant funding.

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Value: GBP 359,100

Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 384,120

Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-01-26T00:00:00Z

Lot 3 Contract End: 2027-07-25T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Engagement and Recruitment (25%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Service Delivery (30%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Outputs (10%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Skills, Expertise and Resources (15%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Monitoring and Evaluation (10%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot Title: LAP Package 4 - Growth

Lot Description: This stream is designed for organisations that are further along their growth journey than those in Pack 3. These mature organisations are now prepared to refocus their efforts on business transformation, social investment opportunities and sustainable practices to secure long-term competitive advantage, and societal impact.

Lot 4 Status: active

Lot 4 Value: GBP 337,500

Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 355,000

Lot 4 Contract Start: 2026-01-26T00:00:00Z

Lot 4 Contract End: 2027-07-25T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Engagement and Recruitment (25%)

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Service Delivery (30%)

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Outputs (10%)

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Skils, Expertise and Resources (15%)

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Monitoring and Evaluation (10%)

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Documents

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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