Procurement of Coordination of Southwark Community Health Ambassador Programme

The London Borough of Southwark is seeking a provider to coordinate the Southwark Community Health Ambassador Programme, which has been running since 2020. The programme supports Southwark residents by building trust in health and other statutory services, improving access to accurate health information, and strengthening engagement between communities and local services.

The successful provider will be responsible for coordinating the programme, which recruits and manages volunteers and maintains a small pool of casual workers to support specific health improvement activities. The service also aims to ensure health messages are accessible and appropriate for diverse communities, facilitate resident feedback into statutory services, and identify opportunities to work collaboratively with partners to enhance community programmes and projects.

The procurement documentation states that TUPE is considered to apply to this contract. Providers requiring TUPE information are instructed to request the relevant spreadsheet through the ProContract messaging facility.

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

Contract Information

Buyer: London Borough of Southwark

Deadline: 18 August 2026, 11:59pm

Contract Value: £405,750 excluding VAT

Delivery Length: 26 November 2026 to 25 November 2029

Tender Link: Click here

Evaluation Criteria

The procurement will be evaluated using:

• Price – 60%
• Quality – 40%

Price will consider costs relating to programme coordination, management and administration fees, and training.

The procurement documentation states that TUPE is considered to apply. Further TUPE information is available on request through the ProContract e-tendering portal.

This opportunity offers experienced community engagement and public health organisations the chance to coordinate an established community health programme focused on improving health awareness, strengthening relationships between residents and statutory services, and supporting health improvement initiatives across Southwark.

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