This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

16 Jun 2026 at 10:52

Tender

15 Jun 2026 at 16:15

PlanningUpdate

27 Mar 2026 at 10:39

Planning

26 Mar 2026 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has issued an open tender for its project titled "CS6088 Specialist Youth Services - Transitions." This procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and aims to enhance transition support for young people in the region of UKI, United Kingdom. As of 16 June 2026, the tender is at the 'tender update' stage, with the process allowing for electronic submissions. The final date for tender submissions is set for 10 July 2026, and the contract period is slated to begin on 1 September 2026, lasting initially for two years with potential extensions up to a total of four years. The procurement method is described as an open procedure, reflecting inclusivity in supplier participation.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for providers capable of delivering high-quality and well-structured youth services. Organisations that specialise in educational and social development programs, particularly those qualified to work with youth and capable of delivering within designated community spaces, will find this an ideal opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply, as the suitability criteria cater to these entities. Engaging in this project will not only leverage providers’ capabilities in youth services but also connect them with broader community objectives, fostering social value and innovation.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CS6088 Specialist Youth Services - Transitions

Notice Description

Tower Hamlets Council is committed to strengthening transition support for young people as they move from childhood into adolescence and adulthood. Ensuring that young people experience a smooth, safe, and well-co-ordinated transition is central to the ambitions set out in the Young Tower Hamlets Strategy 2025-2027. The Council recognises that this period can present significant challenges educational, social, emotional, and practical and is investing in targeted provision that helps young people build independence, confidence, and resilience, while ensuring they remain connected to appropriate support. The commissioned Specialist Transition Provision will focus on delivering high-quality centre-based support in wards where transition-specific services are not currently available. The offer will provide young people aged 10-13 with access to free, inclusive, and well-publicised activities designed to support key areas of transition-such as education, training and employment pathways, life skills development, confidence building, social participation, and emotional wellbeing. Providers will be expected to create structured yet flexible environments that help young people navigate major life steps, including moving between school phases, preparing for adulthood, accessing services, and developing practical independence skills.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract Period is initially for a period of 2 years, although the Authority reserves the right to extend the Contract on the same terms for further periods of 12 months, up to 24 months, making a total possible Contract Period of 4 years.

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 (15:30hours - 16:00hours). 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 DN811349) 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-0675bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056570-2026
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
Open procedure
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
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£280,000 £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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