Planning

Autism & SEND Grants Webinar

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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Planning

10 Oct 2025 at 13:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for grant programmes within the health and social work services sector. This initiative, titled "Autism & SEND Grants Webinar," highlights upcoming funding opportunities aimed at social care. It begins with an online information session scheduled for 13th October 2025. The grants cover various programmes, including the Autism Grants and SEND Short Breaks. These programmes will launch in October, enabling organisations within the United Kingdom to prepare for application submission. The planning document also indicates a potentially significant investment with an allocated budget of £240,000 (gross) for administering these services, focusing on facilitating workshops, trips, and events for individuals aged 5 and above.

This procurement process facilitates new opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) by encouraging participation in the tendering process for services rooted in health and social care. Businesses specialising in social care services, particularly those focusing on autism and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), are well-positioned to take part in this programme. Through active participation, businesses can expand their service offerings, build strategic partnerships within the sector, and enhance community support services, ultimately fostering business growth while contributing positively to social outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autism & SEND Grants Webinar

Notice Description

Upcoming grant opportunities! A number of social care grant programmes will launch in mid-to-late October, including 1. Autism Grants Programme (all age) 2. SEND Short Breaks Grants - Workshops, trips and family events (for ages 5-25) 3. SEND Short Breaks Grants - Clubs and special interest groups (for ages 16+) Further information about the grant programmes and application process will be circulated shortly. You can also attend an online webinar on Monday 13th October at 2pm to find out more and ask questions. Please register for the webinar below https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a60d8e6b-adb9-47eb-b7a8-a5668cb473d6@f7adcf06-958f-44c4-bc1c-339edd90903d At this webinar we will tell you more about the grant priorities, application processes and timelines. You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions that you may have. This session will be presented by * Chloe Harvey, Programme Manager, Social Care, Southwark Council * Katy Cleary, Senior Commissioning Manager, Learning Disability and Autism, Southwark Council and SEL ICB

Planning Information

Upcoming grant opportunities! A number of social care grant programmes will launch in mid-to-late October, including 1. Autism Grants Programme (all age) 2. SEND Short Breaks Grants - Workshops, trips and family events (for ages 5-25) 3. SEND Short Breaks Grants - Clubs and special interest groups (for ages 16+) Further information about the grant programmes and application process will be circulated shortly. You can also attend an online webinar on Monday 13th October at 2pm to find out more and ask questions. Please register for the webinar below https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a60d8e6b-adb9-47eb-b7a8-a5668cb473d6@f7adcf06-958f-44c4-bc1c-339edd90903d At this webinar we will tell you more about the grant priorities, application processes and timelines. You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions that you may have. This session will be presented by • Chloe Harvey, Programme Manager, Social Care, Southwark Council • Katy Cleary, Senior Commissioning Manager, Learning Disability and Autism, Southwark Council and SEL ICB

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ace9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064237-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
Mr Sohail Aboobakar
Contact Email
sohail.aboobakar@southwark.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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