Planning

Essex Future Adoption and Kinship Support Services

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

27 Nov 2025 at 15:48

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Nov 2025 at 15:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

26 Jun 2025 at 14:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is currently in the planning stage for the "Essex Future Adoption and Kinship Support Services" procurement process. This initiative is seeking to enhance specialist support services for adoptive and kinship families, which includes potential elements like training, therapeutic interventions, and specialist assessments. The procurement falls under the services category with a regional focus on the UKH3 area of the United Kingdom. A market engagement event is scheduled for the 8th of December, 2025, from 10:30 to 12:00 on Microsoft Teams, where participants will receive insights into the upcoming procurement process and have the opportunity to provide feedback. Interested parties should RSVP by the 5th of December at noon, and the contract period is planned to commence on the 1st of April, 2026, extending to the 31st of March, 2029, with potential for renewal.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services to expand their operations and establish a lasting partnership with a prominent public authority like Essex County Council. Companies, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), who have expertise in providing support for families, will find this proposal particularly beneficial, as the procurement process encourages participation from such entities. With a framework agreement in place, successful bidders could leverage this opportunity to demonstrate their service delivery capabilities, refine market offerings through feedback, and contribute to meaningful improvements in adoption and kinship support services across the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Essex Future Adoption and Kinship Support Services

Notice Description

Specialist support services for adoptive and kinship families. This may include but is not limited to training, therapeutic interventions and specialist assessments.

Planning Information

Essex County Council invites you to attend a market engagement event to update you on the future of adoption and kinship specialist support services. Date: 08/12/2025 Time: 10:30 - 12 Location: Microsoft Teams In this session we will: • Share details of the upcoming procurement process and the new framework structure • Explain the changes and adaptations we've introduced to improve service delivery and flexibility • Gather feedback to refine our requirements To reserve a place or express interest if you are unable to attend, please confirm on behalf of your organisation by emailing Isabelle.clarke@essex.gov.uk and jake.berridge@essex.gov.uk with the following details: • Organisation name • Name(s) of attendee(s) • Contact email address RSVP by Friday 5th December at 12 noon. We look forward to your participation and valuable input.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05545d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077804-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Dec 20251 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Isabelle Clarke
Contact Email
isabelle.clarke@essex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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