Disrepair Works & Case Management Managed Service (DMS)

London Borough of Lewisham

Published: Sep 16, 2026

Updated: Sep 16, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the legal services, health and medical services, governance and public administration, urban development and housing and Research sectors, with a focus on Housing and Innovation. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 3.8 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the legal services sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

The London Borough of Lewisham is seeking a consultant-led provider, or a consortium led by a professional services consultant, to manage a Disrepair Works & Case Management, Managed Service (DMS). The Council has duties as a social landlord under the Defective Premises Act 1972, section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and Awaab's Law. In June 2025 the Council had just over 1,000 open housing disrepair claims, with approx. 35 new claims per month. Total HRA disrepair-related spend in 2025/26 was circa £8.5m, including legal fees, tenant compensation and works. Following an options appraisal, Mayor & Cabinet approved the procurement of a DMS as the fastest route to clearing the backlog. The ‘enhanced in-house’ option was subsequently tested and has stabilised the position (open claims in the 800–850 range since April 2026), but a sizeable backlog remains. The Council is engaging the market to gauge supplier capacity, experience and innovation ahead of formal tendering for a DMS supplier.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 16, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 087703-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About London Borough of Lewisham

London Borough of Lewisham has issued 109 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 68 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Health & Medical, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: September 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 087703-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by London Borough of Lewisham in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Law & Legal Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £3,800,000 - £3,800,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.