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TenderUpdate

16 Jun 2026 at 10:54

Tender

15 Jun 2026 at 16:15

PlanningUpdate

27 Mar 2026 at 10:36

Planning

26 Mar 2026 at 16:59

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is inviting tenders for the "CS6086 Specialist Youth Services - LGBTQ Plus" contract, aimed at providing inclusive and high-quality centre-based support for LGBTQ+ youth between the ages of 11 and 19, extending to 25 for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This service is critical to enhancing the wellbeing and resilience of young people in conjunction with the Young Tower Hamlets Strategy 2025-2027. With an estimated contract value of £120,000 over an initial two-year period starting 1st September 2026, the competition follows an open procurement method below the threshold, with submissions closing on 10th July 2026. The procurement focuses on services in health and social work, specifically within the geographical boundaries of Tower Hamlets in London.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs in the region with a genuine operational presence or substantive business activities. Firms specializing in youth services, particularly those with expertise in LGBTQ+ support, could benefit from participating in this tender process. Providers will need to demonstrate culturally competent, inclusive, and supportive service offerings that address social value and quality. As this procurement prioritizes local economic growth, businesses established in Tower Hamlets have a unique advantage. The contract can be extended up to two additional years, potentially fostering long-term business growth and service provision stability within the community.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CS6086 Specialist Youth Services - LGBTQ Plus

Notice Description

Tower Hamlets Council is committed to strengthening dedicated support for LGBTQ+ children and young people across the borough, ensuring they have access to safe, inclusive spaces where they can participate in meaningful activities, explore their identities without judgement, and receive appropriate support from trained youth practitioners. Improving outcomes for LGBTQ+ young people aligns closely with the priorities set out in the Young Tower Hamlets Strategy 2025-2027, recognising the need for environments that foster belonging, promote wellbeing and resilience, and actively challenge discrimination. Significant investment has already been directed towards enhancing youth provision, and the Council's ambition to develop ward-level delivery models represents an important step in ensuring that LGBTQ+ young people can access support locally, without barriers or stigma. The commissioned Specialist LGBTQ+ Youth Provision will focus on delivering high-quality centre-based support in wards where specific LGBTQ+ youth services are not currently available. The programme will provide free, accessible, and well-publicised activities for young people aged 11-19 (and up to 25 with SEND), embedding inclusive practice and ensuring that all young people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression are welcomed and supported. This includes facilitating opportunities for personal development, peer connection, community building, and access to relevant health, wellbeing, and safeguarding support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Contract on the same terms of 2 further period of 12 months making a total possible Contract Period of 48 months.

Planning Information

The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice is to provide advance notice to the marketplace for the upcoming tender opportunity and the intention of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets to hold a preliminary market engagement session to identify potential suppliers to ensure the submission of strong bids. Market Engagement Session To provide potential suppliers with more information about the upcoming opportunity, we are hosting an online Market Engagement session that will take place on Microsoft Teams on Friday 17th April 2026 (14:45hours - 15:15hours). The session is advertised openly using this notice. Suppliers wishing to attend the Preliminary market engagement session should be capable of meeting the procurement description/requirements outlined within this notification. If you would like to attend, please register your interest free of charge at: www.londontenders.org (using reference DN811341) with confirmation of the name, position, email address and contact details of each attendee/s. The deadline for registration is Wednesday 15th April 2026 NOTE: Attendance at the market engagement is optional and does not provide suppliers with an advantage in any future related procurement. Attendance also does not constitute as an intention to tender for any future related procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056573-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 1BJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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