Planning

SEND Careers Provision

LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM

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Planning

19 May 2026 at 12:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is initiating a procurement process for the "SEND Careers Provision" programme, targeting secondary education services in Barking and Dagenham, UK. The initiative, planned for the 2027 calendar year, seeks to engage with established providers capable of delivering programmes for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), who are in GCSE grades 1-3. The current stage of this process is planning, with a market engagement milestone scheduled to conclude by 26th May 2026. Interested providers should demonstrate their capacity to support careers discussions and college application assistance. The project's procurement method is characterised by a light-touch regime, prioritising early intervention benefits for vulnerable youth.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses experienced in secondary education and special educational needs programmes. Providers with a proven track record in supporting GCSE-level students and facilitating transitions to further education are well-suited for this project. The procurement encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), building on their expertise to foster community resilience and educational engagement. This represents a potentially rewarding opportunity for businesses looking to expand their services within the public sector, aiding in the development and education of young people at risk of becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training).

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Careers Provision

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to hear from established providers in the delivery of a programme in secondary schools in Barking and Dagenham with children on grades 1-3 at GCSE to support careers discussions in person and applications to college across year 10 and 11. There is an ongoing focus on the number of NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) numbers nationally and young people who receive SEND support and who are known to social care are particularly at risk of becoming NEET. This project is designed to keep them engaged in education and ensure that they have plans for post 16 including supporting them to apply for college places at the start of year 11. This approach aligns directly with the ambitions of the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham's Corporate Plan and the DRIVE programme, both of which priorities the wellbeing, and future prospects of young people within the borough. The Corporate Plan emphasises early intervention and partnership working to support vulnerable residents. The DRIVE programme in particular is focused on delivering real changes for children and young people. By commissioning targeted early intervention services, we are supporting these strategic objectives--helping to build resilient communities and ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. Please register your interest please email ayo.abugo@lbbd.gov.uk by 12 noon, Tuesday 26th May, 2026.

Planning Information

The Authority is seeking to hear from established providers in the delivery of a programme in secondary schools in Barking and Dagenham with young people, who receive SEND support and are on grades 1-3 at GCSE , to support careers discussions in person and applications to college across year 10 and 11. There is an ongoing focus on the number of NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) numbers nationally and young people who receive SEND support and who are known to social care are particularly at risk of becoming NEET. This project is designed to keep them engaged in education and ensure that they have plans for post 16 including supporting them to apply for college places at the start of year 11. This approach aligns directly with the ambitions of the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham’s Corporate Plan and the DRIVE programme, both of which priorities the wellbeing, and future prospects of young people within the borough. The Corporate Plan emphasises early intervention and partnership working to support vulnerable residents. The DRIVE programme in particular is focused on delivering real changes for children and young people. By commissioning targeted early intervention services, we are supporting these strategic objectives—helping to build resilient communities and ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. If you are an established provider as detailed above, please register your interest by responding to the questions below to ayo.abugo@lbbd.gov.uk no later than 12 noon, Tuesday 26th May, 2026. Provider Questionnaire – SEND Careers Project Section 1: Organisation Details 1. Organisation name: 2. Contact name: 3. Job title: 4. Email address: 5. Telephone number: 6. Organisation address: 7. Website (if applicable): Section 2: Experience Please describe your organisation’s experience delivering programs in secondary schools outlining your experience working with young people with SEND, particularly those working at GCSE grades 1–3 or equivalent. Section 3: College Applications & Transition Support Describe how you support young people who struggle with decision making in course identification, applications, and deadlines. Section 4: Further Information Please provide any other relevant information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069bd1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045718-2026
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80200000 - Secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Dec 20268 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2027 6-12 months
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 BARKING AND DAGENHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARKING
Postcode
IG11 7LU
Post Town
Ilford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Delivery Location
TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Local Authority
Barking and Dagenham
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Barking

Further Information

Notice Documents

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