--- title: "Autism & SEND Grants Webinar" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ace9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ace9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ace9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ace9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK" published: "2025-10-10" --- # Autism & SEND Grants Webinar Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ace9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ace9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ace9.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Southwark is currently in the planning stage of a tender process for grant programmes within the health and social work services sector. This initiative, titled "Autism & SEND Grants Webinar," highlights upcoming funding opportunities aimed at social care. It begins with an online information session scheduled for 13th October 2025. The grants cover various programmes, including the Autism Grants and SEND Short Breaks. These programmes will launch in October, enabling organisations within the United Kingdom to prepare for application submission. The planning document also indicates a potentially significant investment with an allocated budget of £240,000 (gross) for administering these services, focusing on facilitating workshops, trips, and events for individuals aged 5 and above. This procurement process facilitates new opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) by encouraging participation in the tendering process for services rooted in health and social care. Businesses specialising in social care services, particularly those focusing on autism and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), are well-positioned to take part in this programme. Through active participation, businesses can expand their service offerings, build strategic partnerships within the sector, and enhance community support services, ultimately fostering business growth while contributing positively to social outcomes. ## Notice Upcoming grant opportunities! A number of social care grant programmes will launch in mid-to-late October, including 1. Autism Grants Programme (all age) 2. SEND Short Breaks Grants - Workshops, trips and family events (for ages 5-25) 3. SEND Short Breaks Grants - Clubs and special interest groups (for ages 16+) Further information about the grant programmes and application process will be circulated shortly. You can also attend an online webinar on Monday 13th October at 2pm to find out more and ask questions. Please register for the webinar below https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a60d8e6b-adb9-47eb-b7a8-a5668cb473d6@f7adcf06-958f-44c4-bc1c-339edd90903d At this webinar we will tell you more about the grant priorities, application processes and timelines. You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions that you may have. This session will be presented by * Chloe Harvey, Programme Manager, Social Care, Southwark Council * Katy Cleary, Senior Commissioning Manager, Learning Disability and Autism, Southwark Council and SEL ICB ### Planning Information Upcoming grant opportunities! A number of social care grant programmes will launch in mid-to-late October, including 1. Autism Grants Programme (all age) 2. SEND Short Breaks Grants - Workshops, trips and family events (for ages 5-25) 3. SEND Short Breaks Grants - Clubs and special interest groups (for ages 16+) Further information about the grant programmes and application process will be circulated shortly. You can also attend an online webinar on Monday 13th October at 2pm to find out more and ask questions. Please register for the webinar below https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a60d8e6b-adb9-47eb-b7a8-a5668cb473d6@f7adcf06-958f-44c4-bc1c-339edd90903d At this webinar we will tell you more about the grant priorities, application processes and timelines. You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions that you may have. This session will be presented by • Chloe Harvey, Programme Manager, Social Care, Southwark Council • Katy Cleary, Senior Commissioning Manager, Learning Disability and Autism, Southwark Council and SEL ICB ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064237-2025 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £240,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 - 10 Oct 2025 at 13:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064237-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064237-2025 10th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.southwark.gov.uk - https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a60d8e6b-adb9-47eb-b7a8-a5668cb473d6@f7adcf06-958f-44c4-bc1c-339edd90903d - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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