Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bde-69b5-72fe-928c-1866efb092a1/send-careers-provision closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # SEND Careers Provision [London Borough of Barking and Dagenham](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-barking-and-dagenham) Estimated value £110,000 Published 18 Sept 2026 Deadline Closed 15 Oct 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Council is seeking to commission a targeted early intervention, careers support for vulnerable pupils with additional needs to help reduce the risk of young people disengaging at the point of transition, improve their wellbeing and life chances, and support delivery of wider borough objectives for children and young people. This service is required to maintain engagement in education, raise aspirations and ensure that identified pupils have clear, realistic and supported post-16 plans. It will support pupils from Spring and Summer of Year 10 through to Autumn of Year 11, including early work to identify suitable post-16 pathways and support applications for college places at the start of Year 11. Key requirements: Deliver targeted SEND careers and post-16 transition support for approximately 15 pupils in each secondary school. Focus on Year 10 and Year 11 pupils working towards GCSE grades 1–3 who have a known additional need or receive SEND support. Support pupils at risk of poor post-16 transition outcomes to remain engaged in education. Identify suitable post-16 pathways and support preparation for college or training applications. Provide follow-up activity so each young person has an appropriate plan in place for September of Year 12. ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-069bd1-2026-09-18T14:43:29+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-069bd1-2026-09-18T14:43:29+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile London Borough of Barking and Dagenham: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-barking-and-dagenham) [Sector More Health and social work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/health-social-work) ## More tenders like this [Progression Towards Employment · Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council · 12 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-bdc8-73b1-95ad-a0bb295212d3/progression-towards-employment) [Dynamic Purchasing System for Complex Care Needs for Children and Young People · Warrington Borough Council · 710 days left · 28 Sept 2028](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb6-0320-7014-af28-639d40ca5ec7/dynamic-purchasing-system-for-complex-care-needs-for-children-and-young-people) [Children in Care & Care Leavers Flexible DPS · London Borough of Sutton · 1209 days left · 9 Feb 2030](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b9b-7df9-706a-8d1b-bb2a77651328/children-in-care-care-leavers-flexible-dps) [Enhanced Work Experience Programme · Cheshire East Council · 10 days left · 29 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bec-2229-73bc-ae4d-afb34527b96e/enhanced-work-experience-programme) [Youth Engagement Service/Integrated Settlement NEET · Manchester City Council · 21 days left · 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-8acc-73a4-b6c0-f61e3c294cb4/youth-engagement-serviceintegrated-settlement-neet) [25013 Flexible Learning Support Framework - Round 2 · Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council · 73 days left · 30 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be5-eec4-71b0-8c75-9e2e016cff5f/25013-flexible-learning-support-framework-round-2)