Planning

Targeted Information Advice & Guidance Contract

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAVERING

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26 Feb 2026 at 16:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

25 Feb 2026 at 09:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Havering is planning a public procurement process for the "Targeted Information Advice & Guidance Contract", aimed at delivering specialised services to young people aged 16-18 and up to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This initiative focuses on supporting vulnerable groups such as young offenders and looked after children to remain engaged in education, employment, or training. The contract is categorised under guidance and counselling services and is worth up to GBP 3,744,000 for a five-year term with a possible 24-month extension. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest scheduled for 1 June 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational consultancy, youth services, and social care support. Companies that can demonstrate innovative delivery models and effective outcome tracking will be well-positioned to compete for this initiative. Collaboration with schools, colleges, and training providers is critical, offering growth potential by integrating services to support vulnerable youth. Organisations capable of pioneering new engagement strategies will find this contract lucrative, as it aims to elevate social impact while expanding business footprint within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Targeted Information Advice & Guidance Contract

Notice Description

The London Borough of Havering will be seeking to commission a provider to deliver Targeted Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Services to young people 16 - 18 and up to 25 years old if they have SEND. This service will need to work closely with schools, colleges and training providers to deliver targeted support to encourage, enable and assist vulnerable individuals and groups (e.g. young offenders, looked after children) to participate and remain in education, employment or training. This contract will be for 5 years with an option to extend for a further 24 month period.

Planning Information

Interested parties are invited to provide an Expression of interest to this opportunity. Please contact Clare.Jackson@havering.gov.uk and reference: 'Expression of Interest - Targeted Information Advice & Guidance Contract' to express your interest. When submitting your expression of interest please provide answers to the following questions: Key Questions : 1. What In your opinion, what delivery model is most effective for high need young people. 2. In your opinion, what is a realist Caseload. (More information required, per caseworker, per week month per quarter?) 3. How do they track and evidence outcomes? 4. What different types of innovation could be used to improve engagement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065baa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017544-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,120,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2032 Over 5 years
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 HAVERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROMFORD
Postcode
RM1 4GR
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Local Authority
Havering
Electoral Ward
Marshalls & Rise Park
Westminster Constituency
Romford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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