Lewisham Assessment and Recovery Centre

The London Borough of Lewisham has completed the award for the Lewisham Assessment and Recovery Centre contract to St Mungo Community Housing Association. This contract, with a total initial value of £6,507,440 over a five-year period starting on 1 October 2025, may be extended for an additional five years. The procurement falls under the services category and is specifically classified within health and social work services.

Situated in the UKI44 region, this procurement utilised a limited procedure without prior publication, as permitted under the Provider Selection Regime Process C, especially where no other viable providers exist. The award decision was finalised on 12 January 2026, reflecting the contracting authority's satisfaction that St Mungo is the sole provider capable of fulfilling these service demands.

Primarily, this contract is ideal for specialised providers that focus on integration, collaboration, and the sustainability of health services. SMEs that align with these values, such as St Mungo Community Housing Association, demonstrate the capability to leverage contracts awarded through processes that identify them as unique service providers.

This particular procurement showcases an avenue for those with specialised expertise in health and social services to engage meaningfully with regional authorities like Lewisham Council.