Tenders/SEND Short Breaks Services Market Engagement Session

SEND Short Breaks Services Market Engagement Session

London Borough of Newham

Published: Aug 3, 2026

Updated: Aug 11, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the social protection, health and medical services and Youth 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 social protection 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

London Borough of Newham is undertaking a recommissioning review of its short breaks offer for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The Council is seeking to engage with current and prospective providers, voluntary and community sector organisations and other interested stakeholders to help inform the future design and procurement of short breaks services. The purpose of this engagement is to: •Share the Council's emerging commissioning intentions and service model. •Gather feedback on the proposed service structure and delivery approach. •Understand market capacity, innovation, and opportunities for collaboration. •Explore how providers can support the delivery of positive outcomes for children, young people, and their families. •Inform the development of any future procurement process. The Council is exploring a tiered short breaks model, comprising a combination of specialist and targeted provision that responds to individual needs. The model is intended to promote inclusion, independence, wellbeing, community participation, and positive outcomes for children and young people. The requirement is for children's welfare/social care services (CPV 85311300-5 and/or 85300000-2), which are classified as Light Touch Services. The estimated contract value of £1.7m exceeds the current Light Touch threshold of £663,540 (including VAT) and is therefore subject to the Procurement Act 2023 provisions applicable to above-threshold Light Touch Contracts.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 3, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 073240-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About London Borough of Newham

London Borough of Newham has issued 87 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 34 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Health & Medical, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 4, 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 073240-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by London Borough of Newham 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 Social Protection & Welfare sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.