Planning

Bright Start Outreach

ISLINGTON COUNCIL

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Planning

15 May 2025 at 12:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Islington Council is currently in the planning stage of its procurement process, titled "Bright Start Outreach." This tender aims to enhance support for parents from the global majority in Islington by providing access to early years and family services. The service will focus on culturally responsive support, targeting specific communities such as the Somali, Bengali, Turkish, Kurdish, Latin American, Black Caribbean, and Eritrean groups, among others. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with a projected gross value of £400,000. Key events include a virtual market engagement session on Tuesday, 10 June 2025, at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams, with an indicative contract start date of April 2026 and lasting for an initial term of 24 months, extendable twice by 12 months each, aligning with the Light Touch Regime.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in outreach and support services, particularly those with expertise in engaging culturally diverse communities. Organisations capable of offering culturally tailored services and establishing strong community networks are well-suited to compete for this contract. The engagement session offers a chance for businesses to influence future commissioning, allowing them to align their service offerings with the Council’s objectives. Participation in the early market engagement phase is strongly recommended for businesses intent on securing a presence within this valuable sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bright Start Outreach

Notice Description

The service will be aimed at supporting parents from the global majority in accessing both universal and targeted early years and family services within Islington's Bright Start offer for families and children from conception to age 5. The service will focus on promoting culturally responsive support through trusted community and cultural networks. The provider will be expected to signpost parents to relevant services ensuring they are aware of and can access the support available to them. The specific communities to be targeted will be determined based on data and market engagement, which may include Somali, Bengali, Turkish, Kurdish, Latin American, Black Caribbean, Eritrean, and other groups. Contract Information (Indicative) * Estimated Start Date: April 2026 * Potential Duration: 24 months initial term, with two optional extensions of 12 months each (24 + 12 + 12) * Estimated Value: To be confirmed How to Engage Organisations interested in contributing to this early market engagement are invited to express their interest and attend a virtual Market Engagement Session on Tuesday 10 June at 10am. Contact Carlotta.ManziDavies@islington.gov.uk to book onto this session. This is not a call for competition but a genuine opportunity to help shape future commissioning. Participation is voluntary and will not affect any future procurement process.

Planning Information

Important Information This Notice is for informational purposes only and is not a formal invitation to tender. Its aim is to enhance transparency and competition for the upcoming contract notice. All details provided here may be updated or changed in the final contract notice. The Council reserves the right to cancel, postpone, suspend or abort this procurement at any stage. The issue of this notice in no way commits the Council to commence the procurement process. Engagement Session Suppliers attended a virtual information and engagement session to be held on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 3 June 2025 at 10:00am. Contact Information Commissioner Name: Carlotta Manzi Davies Commissioner Job Title: Commissioning and Operations Manager Commissioner Email: Carlotta.ManziDavies@islington.gov.uk Alternative contact: procurement@islington.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051476
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021746-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLINGTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Tassa Dimitropoulos
Contact Email
tassa.dimitropoulos@islington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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