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Award

15 Jun 2026 at 10:50

Award

04 Jun 2025 at 07:27

Summary of the contracting process

The most recent contract awarded by Southend-on-Sea City Council involves a procurement process for ongoing children's care packages, specifically focused on services for children with disabilities. The awarded contract, with a value of £100,000, was initiated through a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract became active on 1st April 2026 and will continue until 31st March 2027. The main industry category is outlined as services, and the location of service delivery is within the region of Southend-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom. This contract was part of a tender marked as complete, following the legal basis set by the UKPGA 2023 legislation, and it highlights the efficiency in delivering vital social care services within this locality.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in daycare services for disabled children and young people. Companies with expertise and a strong track record in providing high-quality care packages will find this contract particularly beneficial for business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like ECO WINGS & NIGHTS LIMITED, who have been the successful supplier, can leverage such opportunities to expand their market presence and forge a lasting partnership with public authorities like Southend-on-Sea City Council. Businesses in the healthcare and social services sector, particularly those familiar with the regulations and demands of local government contracts, would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Children's Care Packages

Notice Description

Services PS100,000 Ongoing services for children with disabilities as part of their care package that has been agreed at the Resource Allocation Panel.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052bf9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056119-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312120 - Daycare services for handicapped children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£166,889 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ECO WINGS & NIGHTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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