Tender

Parent Carer Forum

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

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Tender

23 Apr 2026 at 16:34

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney is actively seeking a service provider to facilitate a Parent Carer Forum, aiming to enhance participation and improve SEND services across various sectors including education, health, social care, and voluntary groups. This procurement process falls under the social work and related services category and is currently at the tender stage. Businesses interested in submitting proposals must do so by the 20th of May, 2026, with an enquiry deadline set for the 13th of May, 2026. The contract is designated for one year starting from the 1st of August, 2026, with a possible extension for an additional year. The procurement method utilised is an open competition, specifically "Below threshold - open competition" under the light-touch regime, and values the contract at £47,897 gross.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community engagement and social care services. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and organisations within the VCSE sector with experience in hosting forums focused on community empowerment and participation. Companies that can ensure robust quality offerings, as quality comprises 80% of the award criteria, will be well-positioned to succeed. Additionally, leveraging a strong record in influencing policy within educational and social services contexts would be advantageous for contenders aiming to grow through civic partnership and social impact initiatives in Hackney.

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Notice Title

Parent Carer Forum

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hackney is seeking a provider to host a Parent Carer Forum. The aim of the forum is i) to create a culture of participation and co-production across the educational settings, health, social care, the voluntary sectors and local SEND parent carer groups; ii) empower parents and carers to ensure that their voices are heard; iii) influence the development and improvement of SEND services. The contract duration will be for 1 year with an option to extend for a further year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is an option to extend for an additional 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037308-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,899 Under £100K
Lots Value
£39,899 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
20 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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 HACKNEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1DY
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI41 Hackney and Newham

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Further Information

Notice Documents

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