Community Reablement Support Service

Lambeth Council is seeking a provider to deliver a Community Reablement Support Service as part of its integrated reablement pathway, supporting residents to regain independence following illness, injury or a hospital admission.

The successful provider will supply reabling home care workers who will work alongside clinical staff from Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and social workers and assessors from Lambeth Council. The service is designed to provide short-term support that helps individuals rebuild confidence, maximise independence and reduce ongoing care needs.

According to the Council, the provider will be required to maintain a presence at the Intermediate Care Lambeth base at Ackerman Health Centre and participate in regular multidisciplinary team meetings. The service will operate across the full geographical area of the London Borough of Lambeth.

The contract value is based on an hourly rate for support delivered, with an indicative annual volume of 28,500 hours.

Contract Information

• Buyer: London Borough of Lambeth
• Deadline: 24 July 2026, 12:00pm
• Contract Value: £3,400,000 excluding VAT for the initial five-year term
• Delivery Length: 2 November 2026 to 1 November 2031, with the option of two one-year extensions to 1 November 2033
• Tender Link: Click here

Service Details

The Community Reablement Support Service will provide short-term home-based support to individuals following periods of ill-health or hospital admission.

Reablement workers will form part of an integrated multidisciplinary service, working closely with health and social care professionals to support recovery, independence and positive outcomes for residents.

The Council has indicated an expected delivery volume of approximately 28,500 support hours per year.

Evaluation Criteria

The procurement will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Price – 70%
• MS1 – Service Delivery – 8%
• MS2 – Maximising Independence and Recovery and Achieving Outcomes – 6%
• MS3 – Collaboration and Partnerships – 4%
• MS7 – Mobilisation and Transition Plan – 4%
• MS4 – Safeguarding – 2%
• MS5 – Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – 2%
• MS6 – Quality Assurance – 2%
• MS8 – Innovation – 2%

Procurement Process

The opportunity is being procured through a Competitive Flexible Procedure.

The Council has confirmed a two-stage process comprising:

1. Conditions of Participation stage
2. Single Tender stage

The opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This procurement reflects continued investment in integrated health and social care services that support residents to recover from illness, maintain independence and reduce reliance on long-term care provision across Lambeth.

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