---
title: "Alternative Provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051c2e"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051c2e.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK"
published: "2025-05-21"
---

# Alternative Provision

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051c2e

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## Summary

The forthcoming public procurement opportunity, titled "Alternative Provision," is being facilitated by the London Borough of Southwark. This planned procurement involves services within the Health and Social Work category, specifically aimed at enhancing educational outcomes for vulnerable children and youth. The procurement process is currently in the Planning stage with an anticipated future notice date of 12th January 2026, indicating that the tender notice is yet to be issued. The awarded contract is expected to begin on 1st September 2026 and run until 31st August 2031, with potential extensions up till 2033. The contracting authority's contact point is Mrs Katerina Athanasiadou, located in London, United Kingdom.

This planned tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational and social work services. With a projected value of £5.2 million, it offers substantial potential for business growth for entities capable of providing innovative solutions that improve the learning outcomes of vulnerable populations. Companies that have expertise in delivering light-touch educational and support services, and those familiar with public sector procurement processes, will particularly find this opportunity appealing. Engaging in this procurement could position such businesses prominently within the public sector market, especially those already acquainted with the unique challenges and objectives associated with local government educational initiatives.

## Notice

'PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A PIPELINE NOTICE - NOT LIVE TENDER OPPORTUNITY - TENDER NOTICE TO FOLLOW'. The forthcoming opportunity relates to education provision to strengthen and improve outcomes of vulnerable children and young

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024349-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 2QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 17:12 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024349-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024349-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southwark.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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