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23 Jul 2026 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Sutton has concluded the procurement process titled "SEND Parent Carer-led Forum - Development Partner." This initiative, categorised under social services, sought to appoint a development partner to re-establish and grow the Sutton SEND Forum, enhancing parental voice and representation in the local area. The procurement was conducted through a limited competition method, below the threshold, aligning with the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation. This award stage was completed on 1st July 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027. The contract has a value of £49,000 and is set to be delivered in the UKI63 region, specifically focusing on community and social services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in community services, particularly those specialising in social service delivery and community engagement. SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in establishing sustainable community forums are well-suited to benefit from such contracts, allowing them to demonstrate their capabilities in fostering independent governance and enhanced local engagement. Such contracts not only provide financial growth opportunities but also enable businesses to establish a strategic presence in the public sector, potentially leading to further collaborations and projects within the local government landscape.

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Notice Title

SEND Parent Carer-led Forum - Development Partner

Notice Description

Development Partner to provide capacity and expertise to re-establish a Sutton SEND Forum in the local area and to grow the Forum and establish the mechanisms by which parental voice and parental representation can be strengthened in the local area in line with the local area Partnership Agreement. The primary objective of this partnership is to develop a parent-carer-led forum that, over time, becomes an independent and sustainable entity with its own governance, structure, systems, and mechanisms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069640-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85320000 - Social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUTTON
Postcode
SM1 1EA
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sutton
Electoral Ward
Sutton Central
Westminster Constituency
Sutton and Cheam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUTTON MENCAP CHARITY

Further Information

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