If you would like to submit a tender

You'll need to request an application form and a brief description of the work we're looking for.
The advertisement will tell you how to do this.

If you think you can supply the service we need, return the application form and all the information requested by the return date.
If you application is successful, we'll let you know and send you a full invitation to tender.

The invitation will contain full details of the tendering requirements, including instructions on how and when to return your bid.

You must follow these instructions exactly or your bid may be rejected.

Do:

• follow the instructions
• provide all the information asked for
• ask if you're in doubt
• use the tender reply label

Don’t:

• amend the documents or change the way in which you're asked to provide the information
• mark the tender return envelope in any way to show any indication of your name
• send in pages or books or unnecessary documentation

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A tender submitted doesn't automatically guarantee it will be put forward for selection.

The awarding of tenders is subject to rigorous evaluation and the council is not obliged to make an award of tender.

Current tenders

Young carers support service

Due to the approaching expiry of an existing contract, the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham is advertising to seek tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the delivery of a Young Carers Support Service.

The duration of this contract is two (2) years and six (6) months initially from 1st October 2025 until 31st March 2028, plus an option to extend for a further year (1), at the sole discretion of the Council, subject to funding and performance. 

Our vision in the re-tender of this service is to work in partnership with an appropriately experienced contractor to sustain and develop further a quality support service for Young Carers in Barking and Dagenham. The service will be compliant with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the Care Act 2014.  The core areas of this service will be:

• to work in collaboration with various agencies and the Local Authority to identify young carers;
• being the first port of call for young carers’ support;
• to ensure that young carers receive a formal assessment where requested/ required;
• provide support and advice to young carers;
• to provide activities for young carers to allow them to share their experiences with other young carers and also provide time away from their caring responsibilities;
• to deliver a tailored service to the young carer in accordance with their assessment, and that keeps them engaged in, and attending, education, employment and training;
• to work in partnership with schools to identify young carers, in addition to partner agencies including health, social care, and other voluntary and community sector providers
• to provide activities that are in consultation with the young carers; and
• to provide a flexible service that can meet the needs of young carers at the weekends and evenings.

Organisations should be aware that the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations may apply 

The deadline for tender submissions will be 1pm, Monday, 14 July 2025. Late submissions will not be considered under any circumstances. Further information and tender documents are available on our e-tendering portal 

Contact Corporate Procurement

Barking Town Hall, Town Hall Square, 1 Clockhouse Avenue, Barking IG11 7LU

020 8227 5234

corporate.procurement@lbbd.gov.uk

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