Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Lewisham
4th Floor Laurence House
Catford
SE64RU
UK
E-mail: Lewisham.procurement@lewisham.gov.uk
NUTS: UKI44
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://lewisham.gov.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Perinatal Mental Health Peer Support
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Lewisham Council are seeking to award a contract for perinatal mental health peer support , under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, Provider Selection Regime Process C.
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKI44
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
The Perinatal Mental Health Peer Support contract provides services aimed at supporting expectant and new parents to stay resilient and emotionally well, and develop confidence and social connections during pregnancy and in the first two years after birth.
The intention is to award this contract using the Provider Selection Regime Process C.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
16/02/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The key criteria that was used for selection was:
1. Quality and innovation
2.Value
3. Integration collaboration and service sustainability
4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice
5. Social value
The basic criteria that was used for selection was:
1. The provider's ability to pursue a particular activity
2. Economic and financial standing
3. Technical and professional ability
This service will be awarded under Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).
Award decisions have been recommended by the Children and Young People's Joint Commissioner with the key decision maker being the Executive Director of Children and Young People.
There have been no declared conflicts or potential conflicts of interest recorded regarding this contract.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
30/01/2026