Tender

A Better Start Southend Engagement Service

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Dec 2018 at 08:52

Tender Notice
Tender

17 Dec 2018 at 08:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is currently seeking bids for the procurement of the "A Better Start Southend Engagement Service", aimed at providing community engagement support as part of the ABSS programme. The contract, valued at £750,000 and classified under health and social work services, is in the tender stage, with bids due by 24 January 2019. The successful provider will deliver a community engagement team over an initial three-year contract, starting from 1 April 2019, with a potential for two additional one-year extensions. This opportunity is based in the East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in community engagement, social services, or parent support initiatives would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could facilitate growth through expanded service capabilities and enhanced community impact within the Southend-on-Sea area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A Better Start Southend Engagement Service

Notice Description

The ABSS programme is seeking to appoint a Provider to deliver an Engagement Service. This service will consist of the provision of a team of Community Engagement Officers, working to recruit and train a team of Parent Champions and Parent Ambassadors. The Community Engagement team will support these parents to develop and participate in a range of ABSS initiatives.The term of the contract will be 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years, in twelve month blocks or any part thereof. The contract start date will be 1st of April 2019. To view the tender opportunity please go to https://procurement.southend.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6606f818-f00d-43d1-8f3d-ddf274563c5e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4c3ba79-bc49-4a1a-a128-2940b337c539
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6LR
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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