Planning

CS6088 Specialist Youth Services - Transitions

LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS

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27 Mar 2026 at 10:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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26 Mar 2026 at 17:01

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is preparing a procurement process for a project titled "CS6088 Specialist Youth Services - Transitions," focused on supporting young people in their transition from primary to secondary education within the UK Health and Social Work Services industry category. This planning phase includes a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to provide advance information to interested suppliers. A market engagement session is scheduled for 17th April 2026, to be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. Suppliers interested in attending the session must register by 15th April 2026. The contract, estimated at a gross value of £336,000, is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and run until 31st August 2028, with an option to extend up to 31st August 2030.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in youth services, particularly those focusing on educational and social transitions for young people aged 11 to 19, and up to 25 when applicable. The demand for high-quality, centre-based programmes that foster independence and resilience provides a lucrative opportunity for organisations, especially SMEs and VCSEs, that are capable of delivering inclusive, trauma-informed services. Winning this contract could position providers as leaders in the youth transition services sector in Tower Hamlets, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their business reach. The need for pre-qualification in safeguarding, inclusivity, and venue suitability underscores the potential for long-term growth and community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CS6088 Specialist Youth Services - Transitions

Notice Description

Tower Hamlets council is committed to creating cohesive communities that are strong, fair and inclusive. We want Tower Hamlets to be a place where young people have equal access to opportunities to reach their potential and have a good quality of life. This programme will identify and support the most at risk 11 year olds, supporting their transition from primary to secondary school. With access to free, accessible, high quality and well publicised positive activities, the Service is committed to promoting healthy living and supporting young people to achieve their aspirations. The Contract for the supply of the Youth Service's Junior Transitions Programme, shall require the Contractor to provide young people, between the ages of 11 and 12 with a range of activities, including a full and varied programme across term time and holiday periods. This specification sets out the Youth Service's objectives in respect of the standards to which the contractor shall be expected to deliver during the Contract Period. The contract shall provide universal youth Transitions in the wards as specified in the contract. Programme structure to be centre-based and delivered in two parts: o Term Time programme (38 weeks): a minimum of 4 hours per week over 38 weeks of after-school programmes. o Holiday programme (10 weeks): delivered during school holidays. They will deliver 80 hours per year over summer and half term holidays. Providers must deliver services from a designated building, whether it's their own or leased, and this will be checked during the tender process. The initial contract duration is 2 years, with an option to extend for up to 2 years (1+1). The contract will run from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028, with the extension option until 31st August 2030.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0675bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028368-2026
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
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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 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 TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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