Provision of Volunteer-led Handyperson Service

Buyer
London Borough of Lewisham
Value
£301,869
Closes
4 December 2026
Where
Catford, London
Type
Open tender

In plain English

Lewisham Council wants a provider to run a handyperson service that uses volunteers to carry out practical jobs in the homes of older and vulnerable residents. The aim is to help people stay independent, make their homes safer and reduce the risk of falls. The council estimates the contract at £301,869.

What the buyer wants

• Deliver a volunteer-led handyperson service for eligible Lewisham residents • Provide preventative practical support to older and vulnerable residents, including work to improve home safety and reduce the risk of falls • Pass Stage 1, a questionnaire that shortlists suppliers, then bid at Stage 2 through an Invitation to Tender

Requirements

What could rule a small business out: The notice asks for a suitably experienced provider that can run a volunteer-led service, and the two-stage process begins with a questionnaire that shortlists suppliers, so a small business without a track record of managing volunteers and delivering this kind of service may struggle to get past Stage 1.

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How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

Where to apply

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Questions about this tender? Email the buyer at Lewisham.Procurement@lewisham.gov.uk.

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