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Children's and adults services for the reconfiguration of local government proposals for the Five Unitary Authority Business Case.

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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21 May 2025 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council has successfully concluded a procurement process titled "Children's and adults services for the reconfiguration of local government proposals for the Five Unitary Authority Business Case." This initiative, part of the Greater Essex region's government reconfiguration, was driven by strict central government deadlines. The procurement falls under the 'services' category, particularly focusing on 'Administrative social services' (CPV 85321000). The location associated with this contract is the UKH31 region of the United Kingdom. The tender stage identified within the procurement process is the 'Award' stage, with the contract having been signed on 19th May 2025, and the contract duration running until 26th September 2025. The procurement was executed through a below-threshold method, although specific details remain unspecified.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in administrative social services, particularly those familiar with the intricacies of local government restructuring and service provision. The contract, awarded to the SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE, highlights the need for expertise in delivering social care excellence and administrative service management. Medium-sized enterprises, especially those classified as 'small and medium enterprises' (SMEs) and those with social enterprise backgrounds (VCSE), may find similar procurement opportunities advantageous for business growth due to the specialised knowledge required in navigating and implementing social care strategies within newly configured government frameworks.

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Notice Title

Children's and adults services for the reconfiguration of local government proposals for the Five Unitary Authority Business Case.

Notice Description

This is a short-term immediate requirement relating to the reconfiguration of local government in the Greater Essex region and is driven by a central government deadline and the work it supports (Five Unitary Authority Business Case)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023828-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 26 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
reecebowman@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND ON SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
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

SOCIAL CARE INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE

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