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Child Support

LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY

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04 Nov 2025 at 16:53

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bexley issued a procurement process titled "Child Support," which involved providing SEN High needs provision for a pupil in Bexley. This process falls under the category of public services, specifically focusing on education and training services. The procurement stage has reached completion with the award finalised on 4th November 2025. The Royal Society for Blind Children, based in London, was awarded the contract for this procurement. The method used was a direct award, categorised as "Below threshold - without competition," and the contract is active from 1st April 2025 until 31st March 2026, with a gross value of £60,000.

This tender provides growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in educational and training services, who focus on special educational needs. Organisations capable of delivering tailored support services for high-needs pupils stand to benefit significantly. Although this contract was processed using a direct award without competition, it highlights the potential for similar procurements under public authority sectors in the UK, particularly those catering to specialised education services, presenting viable openings for businesses looking to expand into public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Child Support

Notice Description

Provide SEN High needs provision for Bexley pupil

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071037-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEXLEYHEATH
Postcode
DA6 7AT
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bexley
Electoral Ward
Bexleyheath
Westminster Constituency
Bexleyheath and Crayford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL SOCIETY FOR BLIND CHIILDREN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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