Planning

CS6089 Specialist Youth Services - SEND Provision

LONDON BOROUGH OF TOWER HAMLETS

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27 Mar 2026 at 09:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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26 Mar 2026 at 17:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking to enhance its Specialist Youth Services aimed at providing support for children and young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with an official tender process set to begin soon. This initiative falls under the health and social work services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. A market engagement session is scheduled online via Microsoft Teams on 17th April 2026, from 14:00 to 14:30, providing an opportunity for prospective suppliers to understand the requirements further. Interested suppliers should register by 15th April 2026. The tender involves a contract period starting from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2028, with a potential extension up to 31st August 2030.

This tender represents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialised in health and social work services, particularly those focusing on SEND provision. Organisations well-suited to compete include those experienced in providing educational and recreational services tailored to individuals with SEND. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically encouraged to apply, as the tender offers significant scope for delivering centre-based activities tailored to the needs of young people within the borough. By participating, businesses can contribute to improving accessibility and inclusivity within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets while expanding their service offerings in a high-value sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CS6089 Specialist Youth Services - SEND Provision

Notice Description

The Council currently funds a third-sector organisation to deliver free positive activities and informal education to children and young people (CYP) with SEND. These include both centre-based and outdoor activities, that usually take as well as various other venues in the community. The Service is free for CYP aged 11 to 25 who have SEND (whether they have a formal diagnosis or not) and who are either residents of Tower Hamlets, attend secondary school or college in the borough, or are registered as attending a youth project in the borough. There is a strong emphasis in the service on working closely with schools, as well as a specific focus on emotional wellbeing, in recognition of the challenges that CYP with SEND may face in their day-to-day lives and in mainstream provision (e.g. accessibility issues, ableism, bullying). The programme of activity includes 38 weeks of term-time, afterschool provision (c. 9 h per week), delivered through regular sessions on 3 x days per week. It also includes 10 weeks of holiday delivery, including during half-terms. 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. Providers must deliver services from a designated building, whether it's their own or leased, and this will be checked during the tender process.

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 (14:00hours - 14:30hours). 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 DN811302) 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-0675be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028306-2026
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
£266,666 £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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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