How to win: Provision of Volunteer-led Handyperson Service

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Lewisham Council is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced provider to deliver a Volunteer-led Handyperson Service for eligible Lewisham residents. The service will provide preventative practical support to older and vulnerable residents through a volunteer-led model, helping individuals maintain independence, improve home safety and reduce the risk of falls. The procurement is being undertaken using a two-stage Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. Stage 1 will comprise a Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) to shortlist suppliers. Stage 2 will comprise an Invitation to Tender (ITT) to determine the Most Advantageous Tender.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — London Borough of Lewisham scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £301,869, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins services work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar services contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: deadlines are tight and a strong bid takes iteration.

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