Planning

Alternative Provision

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 17:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The forthcoming public procurement opportunity, titled "Alternative Provision," is being facilitated by the London Borough of Southwark. This planned procurement involves services within the Health and Social Work category, specifically aimed at enhancing educational outcomes for vulnerable children and youth. The procurement process is currently in the Planning stage with an anticipated future notice date of 12th January 2026, indicating that the tender notice is yet to be issued. The awarded contract is expected to begin on 1st September 2026 and run until 31st August 2031, with potential extensions up till 2033. The contracting authority's contact point is Mrs Katerina Athanasiadou, located in London, United Kingdom.

This planned tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and social work services. With a projected value of £5.2 million, it offers substantial potential for business growth for entities capable of providing innovative solutions that improve the learning outcomes of vulnerable populations. Companies that have expertise in delivering light-touch educational and support services, and those familiar with public sector procurement processes, will particularly find this opportunity appealing. Engaging in this procurement could position such businesses prominently within the public sector market, especially those already acquainted with the unique challenges and objectives associated with local government educational initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alternative Provision

Notice Description

'PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A PIPELINE NOTICE - NOT LIVE TENDER OPPORTUNITY - TENDER NOTICE TO FOLLOW'. The forthcoming opportunity relates to education provision to strengthen and improve outcomes of vulnerable children and young

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051c2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024349-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
Mrs Katerina Athanasiadou
Contact Email
katerina.athanasiadou@southwark.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2075252281

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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