Tenders/SEND Careers Provision

SEND Careers Provision

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

Published: May 19, 2026

Updated: May 19, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the education and training, Youth and social protection sectors, with a focus on Youth Development. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the education and training sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

The Authority is seeking to hear from established providers in the delivery of a programme in secondary schools in Barking and Dagenham with children on grades 1-3 at GCSE to support careers discussions in person and applications to college across year 10 and 11. There is an ongoing focus on the number of NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) numbers nationally and young people who receive SEND support and who are known to social care are particularly at risk of becoming NEET. This project is designed to keep them engaged in education and ensure that they have plans for post 16 including supporting them to apply for college places at the start of year 11. This approach aligns directly with the ambitions of the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham’s Corporate Plan and the DRIVE programme, both of which priorities the wellbeing, and future prospects of young people within the borough. The Corporate Plan emphasises early intervention and partnership working to support vulnerable residents. The DRIVE programme in particular is focused on delivering real changes for children and young people. By commissioning targeted early intervention services, we are supporting these strategic objectives—helping to build resilient communities and ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. Please register your interest please email ayo.abugo@lbbd.gov.uk by 12 noon, Tuesday 26th May, 2026.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 19, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 045718-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham has issued 25 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 13 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Education & Training, and Gender & Inclusion. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: May 19, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 045718-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by London Borough of Barking and Dagenham in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.