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title: "Southwark Works: Employment Support for Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0661ff"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK"
published: "2026-03-04"
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# Southwark Works: Employment Support for Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0661ff

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## Summary

The London Borough of Southwark is actively seeking tenders for the provision of employment support services specifically tailored for young people aged 16-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) residing in Southwark. This initiative is part of the overarching Southwark Works programme, comprising a network of collaborative service providers. The procurement is classified under the 'Other community, social and personal services' category, with the service destined for delivery primarily within the UK. The tender, falling under the 'light touch' regime, is being conducted through an open method, specified as below threshold with open competition. Interested parties must submit bids by 24th March 2026, with an enquiry deadline of 16th March 2026. The contract term is slated to commence on 1st June 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the community and social services sector, particularly those with expertise in supporting individuals with SEND. With an estimated contract value of £162,500, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the project places strong emphasis on quality, including social value, in the award criteria. Engaging in this tender can facilitate business growth by allowing participants to contribute meaningfully to local community outcomes and expand their service reach. The procurement setting enhances a fair competitive environment, inviting innovative solutions from businesses equipped to meet the unique needs of SEND individuals in Southwark.

## Notice

To provide an employment support service working solely with Young People (16-25) with SEND who are Southwark residents, within our existing Southwark Works programme, which is made up of a network of collaborative providers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019441-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £162,500 |
| Lots value | £162,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 12:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019441-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019441-2026
  4th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southwark.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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