Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bbf-e89f-7088-9df4-479d798d2fca/market-engagement-exercise-peer-to-peer-support-group-in-southwark pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Market Engagement Exercise - Peer-to-peer support group in Southwark [London Borough of Southwark](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-southwark) Estimated value £1 Published 24 Jul 2025 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Southwark Council is currently planning to procure a targeted peer-to-peer support group/s for communities who are at greater risk of poor mental health and/or are less likely to access mental health support. The proposed service is likely to run for an initial trail period of one year and will deliver sessions on a weekly basis. The aim of the service is to enhance the health and well-being of individuals from communities who may face barriers accessing traditional mental health offers. The service will target communities where one or more of the below applies: - there are known nuances affecting their perceptions and experiences of mental health services - there is evidence of persistent inequalities in access, experiences of care, and treatment outcomes Black African and Caribbean communities are one possible target group for this planned procurement. A recent Healthwatch Southwark report (January 2025) explored mental health services for Black and African Caribbean communities in Southwark found that there needs to be more locally embedded community-based services, as well as consultation with non-clinical and community-based mental health services to identify needs and establish good practice models. We would like to hear from any organisations who are currently providing non-clinical, community-based peer-to-peer support services for specific communities, to better understand: - The readiness of the market to deliver these services in Southwark - Size of the market in Southwark - Types of peer-to-peer support groups current offered - The pricing structure We would welcome responses from any organisations delivering these services or similar services, whether or not they are currently being delivered to local authorities. Please return your questionnaire via the messaging facility on the Pro-Contract portal and/or email to the named contact: [procontract.due-north.com](https://procontract.due-north.com) Please respond by 18.08.2025 Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0565b4-2025-07-24T15:53:51+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0565b4-2025-07-24T15:53:51+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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