---
title: "Parent Carer Forum"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068a1e"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY"
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# Parent Carer Forum

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068a1e

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hackney is actively seeking a service provider to facilitate a Parent Carer Forum, aiming to enhance participation and improve SEND services across various sectors including education, health, social care, and voluntary groups. This procurement process falls under the social work and related services category and is currently at the tender stage. Businesses interested in submitting proposals must do so by the 20th of May, 2026, with an enquiry deadline set for the 13th of May, 2026. The contract is designated for one year starting from the 1st of August, 2026, with a possible extension for an additional year. The procurement method utilised is an open competition, specifically "Below threshold - open competition" under the light-touch regime, and values the contract at £47,897 gross.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in community engagement and social care services. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and organisations within the VCSE sector with experience in hosting forums focused on community empowerment and participation. Companies that can ensure robust quality offerings, as quality comprises 80% of the award criteria, will be well-positioned to succeed. Additionally, leveraging a strong record in influencing policy within educational and social services contexts would be advantageous for contenders aiming to grow through civic partnership and social impact initiatives in Hackney.

## Notice

The London Borough of Hackney is seeking a provider to host a Parent Carer Forum. The aim of the forum is i) to create a culture of participation and co-production across the educational settings, health, social care, the voluntary sectors and local SEND parent carer groups; ii) empower parents and carers to ensure that their voices are heard; iii) influence the development and improvement of SEND services. The contract duration will be for 1 year with an option to extend for a further year.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is an option to extend for an additional 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037308-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,899 |
| Lots value | £39,899 |
| 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 HACKNEY |
| Locality | HACKNEY |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E8 1DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Hackney Central |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 16:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037308-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037308-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.londontenders.org/
  Please register on the London Tender Portal to access the Request for Quote documents - project reference DN808515 https://www.londontenders.org/

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hackney.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?resetFilter=True&applyFilter=True&p=2241eb95-058a-e511-80f7-000c29c9ba21&v=1
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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