Tendering

Find out how to submit a tender and view current tenders.

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

Access or register for tenders online

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.

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Current tenders

Contracts for New and Refurbished, and Refurbishment, of Refuse and Recycling steel-wheeled Euro Bins

The Council and its ancillary arms (such as arm’s length bodies and/or wholly or partly owned subsidiaries and partner organisations) require a provider to supply New and Refurbished, and Refurbishment, of Refuse and Recycling steel wheeled Euro Bins.

Lot 1 - New Euro bins
Lot 2 - Refurbished Euro bins
Lot 3 - Refurbishment of Euro bins

The Contract will commence on 1st March 2026 and shall continue for 4 years, until 28th February 2030.

Further information and tender documents are available on our e-tendering portal.

Any questions regarding the tender should be addressed through the portal in the messaging section.

Closing date: Noon on 26 January 2026

Personal Protective Equipment, Corporate Uniform and Equipment

The Council and its ancillary arms (such as arm’s length bodies and/or wholly or partly owned subsidiaries and partner organisations) are tendering for Personal Protective Equipment, Corporate Uniform and Equipment

The Authority is tendering their PPE requirements as follows:

  • Lot 1 - Footwear (including boots and trainers), Heavy Work Wear and High Visibility Wear
  • Lot 2 - Corporate Uniform, including LBBD-branded Corporate Uniform
  • Lot 3 –Fire Retardant Wear
  • Lot 4 - Equipment, including safety helmets, respirators, safety spectacles, gloves, aprons, first aid kits and refills

The Contractors shall deliver the service to the Authority covering multiple locations around the Borough. The contract is for 3 years with an option to extend for up to 2 years.

Further information and tender documents are available on our e-tendering portal.

Any questions regarding the tender should be addressed through the portal in the messaging section.

Closing date: Noon on 24th February 2026

Alternative Provision Services for Interventions for KS4 Provision

The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham is advertising to seek tenders from alternative provision providers for a new initiative supporting Key Stage 4 students who are at risk of permanent exclusion and require an alternative educational pathway. We are seeking registered alternative providers who are willing to commit to an initial one-year partnership to evaluate its success, as well as unregistered providers who are in the process of applying for a URN and who are temporarily willing to operate under the URN of a local secondary school will also be considered.

This opportunity aims to offer tailored support for students for whom mainstream education is no longer a suitable option. The provision will deliver a bespoke curriculum mapped to mainstream standards, focusing on expectation of therapeutic and clinical input and staff supervision. The provision will offer core subjects, life skills, and vocational courses linked to the student interest. We are looking for providers with specialist staff experienced in alternative provision and inclusion, who can offer embedded pastoral support, including restorative practice and therapeutic input. Flexible pathways for reintegration to mainstream education, apprenticeships, or onward alternative education will also be central to this provision.

Providers must be able to demonstrate an ability to develop and deliver meaningful, interventions for KS4 students to enable pupils to successfully return to school/education or to support prevention of NEET; working towards post-16 progression for those Y11 complex cases where a return to school is an impractical transition.

The contract is for a period of 1 year.

Further information and tender documents are available on our e-tendering portal.

Any questions regarding the tender should be addressed through the portal in the messaging section.

Closing date: 12pm on 26 March 2026

Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme

The Council and its ancillary arms (such as arm’s length bodies and/or wholly or partly owned subsidiaries and partner organisations) requires services to manage the provision of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme, which will be structured under two Lots (see specification). LOT 1 is about HAF Programmes Services for Ages 4 to 11 years old, and Lot 2 is about HAF Programmes Services for Ages 12 - 16 years old.

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme is a national initiative funded by the Department for Education (DfE) aimed at supporting children and families during school holiday periods. The programme provides access to enriching activities, nutritious meals, and safe childcare environments for children from low-income households, particularly those eligible for benefits-related FSM.

Since its national launch, the HAF Programme has grown substantially. Between 2022 and 2025, it delivered over 15 million HAF days to children and young people across England. The programme operates during the Easter, Summer, and Winter holidays only, offering a minimum of four days of provision during Easter and Winter, and twelve to sixteen days during the Summer.

The programme is primarily targeted at children in receipt of benefits-related FSM, but local authorities are encouraged to use up to 15% of their funding to support other vulnerable children who may benefit from the offer. This flexibility allows councils to respond to local needs and ensure broader inclusion.

Further information and tender documents are available on our e-tendering portal.

Any questions regarding the tender should be addressed through the portal in the messaging section.

Closing date: 12pm on 23 April 2026

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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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