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title: "Southwark Works: Employment Support for Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066204"
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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-066204

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## Summary

This procurement process is initiated by the London Borough of Southwark and aims to provide employment support services to young people aged 16-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) residing in Southwark. The service is part of the existing Southwark Works programme, a network of collaborative providers. Under an open competition procurement method, businesses have the opportunity to submit their proposals until 24th March 2026, with enquiries closing on 16th March 2026. The project falls under the category of community, social, and personal services and targets the United Kingdom region, specifically centred around London. The anticipated start of the contract is 1st June 2026, with completion by 30th June 2027, and the estimated budget amounts to GBP 195,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those with expertise in supporting individuals with SEND. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria. The bid should emphasise quality through method statements and social value, along with a competitive cost analysis. Such an initiative can foster business growth by expanding service offerings in the public sector and enhancing community engagements, thereby building a robust portfolio in government contracts. Interested parties can enhance their business profiles by showcasing their ability to deliver impactful social services that align with the prescribed objectives and contribute to the welfare of the Southwark community.

## 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/019448-2026 |
| 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 13:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019448-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019448-2026
  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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