Award

A Better Start Southend for the Provision of a Mixed-Approach Preparation for Parenthood Service

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Aug 2019 at 14:16

Award Notice
Tender

17 May 2019 at 13:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has completed a public procurement process for the contract titled "A Better Start Southend for the Provision of a Mixed-Approach Preparation for Parenthood Service." This initiative, part of a ten-year programme funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, aims to enhance services for very young children in specific wards within Southend-on-Sea. The tender was published on 17 May 2019, with submissions accepted until 18 June 2019. The contract, valued at £590,443, is classified under Health and social work services, scheduled to commence on 1 September 2019 and run until 31 March 2022, using an open procurement method.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in health and social care services. Firms specialising in community engagement, parenting support, and early childhood education would be well-suited to compete for this service delivery role. The project aims to form partnerships with local communities, making it an ideal platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to contribute and grow their operations while positively impacting the lives of families in Southend-on-Sea.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A Better Start Southend for the Provision of a Mixed-Approach Preparation for Parenthood Service

Notice Description

A Better Start Southend ("ABSS") is part of a ten-year programme set up by the National Lottery Community Fund with the aim of transforming services for very young children. Southend-on-Sea is one of five sites that will share funding as the Programme develops. ABSS is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and is being delivered in partnership with Southend-on-Sea Borough Council ("the Council") and managed by the Early Years Alliance ("Lead Organisation"). The Programme has the support of a range of other local organisations and agencies. ABSS offers a once in a generation opportunity to make a real difference to the future of all Southend-on-Sea's children, particularly those in the identified A Better Start Wards (Kursaal, Milton, Shoeburyness, Victoria, Westborough and West Shoebury). The ABSS programme is seeking to appoint a single Provider or a Partnership or Consortium of two or more Providers (in either case referred to as the "Provider") to deliver a Mixed-Approach Preparation for Parenthood Service. This Service will principally consist of developing and leading Preparation for Parenthood groups and activities in line with national framework in partnership with local communities but also include a range of other associated supports. To view and respond to this opportunity please go to ProContract https://procontract.due-north.com/Register

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87973e27-297f-45e3-90ae-3ce08582e8ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02e24ab4-3246-4fde-935b-98797813bf22
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£545,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£590,443 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HENRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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