Scope
Description
Upcoming grant opportunities! A number of social care grant programmes will launch in mid-to-late October, including 1. Autism Grants Programme (all age) 2. SEND Short Breaks Grants - Workshops, trips and family events (for ages 5-25) 3. SEND Short Breaks Grants - Clubs and special interest groups (for ages 16+) Further information about the grant programmes and application process will be circulated shortly. You can also attend an online webinar on Monday 13th October at 2pm to find out more and ask questions. Please register for the webinar below https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a60d8e6b-adb9-47eb-b7a8-a5668cb473d6@f7adcf06-958f-44c4-bc1c-339edd90903d At this webinar we will tell you more about the grant priorities, application processes and timelines. You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions that you may have. This session will be presented by • Chloe Harvey, Programme Manager, Social Care, Southwark Council • Katy Cleary, Senior Commissioning Manager, Learning Disability and Autism, Southwark Council and SEL ICB
Total value (estimated)
- £240,000 excluding VAT
- £240,001 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 4 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
8 October 2025
The engagement was carried out before this notice was published.
Engagement process description
Upcoming grant opportunities!
A number of social care grant programmes will launch in mid-to-late October, including
1. Autism Grants Programme (all age)
2. SEND Short Breaks Grants - Workshops, trips and family events (for ages 5-25)
3. SEND Short Breaks Grants - Clubs and special interest groups (for ages 16+)
Further information about the grant programmes and application process will be circulated shortly. You can also attend an online webinar on Monday 13th October at 2pm to find out more and ask questions. Please register for the webinar below
At this webinar we will tell you more about the grant priorities, application processes and timelines. You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions that you may have.
This session will be presented by
• Chloe Harvey, Programme Manager, Social Care, Southwark Council
• Katy Cleary, Senior Commissioning Manager, Learning Disability and Autism, Southwark Council and SEL ICB
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
13 October 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
London Borough of Southwark
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXTW-7647-VDLV
Southwark Council
London
SE1 2QH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mr Sohail Aboobakar
Email: sohail.aboobakar@southwark.gov.uk
Website: http://www.southwark.gov.uk
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government