Tender

Southwark Works: Employment Support for Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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04 Mar 2026 at 12:58

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is actively seeking tenders for the provision of employment support services specifically tailored for young people aged 16-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) residing in Southwark. This initiative is part of the overarching Southwark Works programme, comprising a network of collaborative service providers. The procurement is classified under the 'Other community, social and personal services' category, with the service destined for delivery primarily within the UK. The tender, falling under the 'light touch' regime, is being conducted through an open method, specified as below threshold with open competition. Interested parties must submit bids by 24th March 2026, with an enquiry deadline of 16th March 2026. The contract term is slated to commence on 1st June 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the community and social services sector, particularly those with expertise in supporting individuals with SEND. With an estimated contract value of £162,500, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the project places strong emphasis on quality, including social value, in the award criteria. Engaging in this tender can facilitate business growth by allowing participants to contribute meaningfully to local community outcomes and expand their service reach. The procurement setting enhances a fair competitive environment, inviting innovative solutions from businesses equipped to meet the unique needs of SEND individuals in Southwark.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Southwark Works: Employment Support for Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Notice Description

To provide an employment support service working solely with Young People (16-25) with SEND who are Southwark residents, within our existing Southwark Works programme, which is made up of a network of collaborative providers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0661ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019441-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£162,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£162,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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