Planning

Empowering Families Family Mentor Service

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

29 Jan 2026 at 16:34

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Empowering Families Family Mentor Service." This tender falls under the health and social work services category and is focused on providing mentoring services to empower families. The service is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026, with a contract duration of two years and the possibility of a one-year extension. Interested parties are invited to express their interest by 2nd February 2026. The procurement is anticipated to be published soon after. The council is situated in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, specifically at the Civic Centre on Victoria Avenue, and can be contacted via procurementops@southend.gov.uk for further inquiries.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations specialising in health and social work services. With an estimated annual maximum contract value of £83,983, it offers a sustainable investment for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the Essex region, specifically the UKH31 area. Suppliers capable of delivering innovative and supportive family mentoring solutions are likely to find this contract aligned with their expertise and business growth objectives. The light touch regime applicable to this procurement further simplifies the process, making it accessible to a broader range of suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Empowering Families Family Mentor Service

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council are gauging market interest in the Empowering Family Mentor service which would commence on 1st April 2026 for 2 years with the possible option to extend for one further year. The estimated maximum contract value is PS83,983 per annum. It is expected the provider will deliver Empowering Families Mentor Service. Please provide your expressions of interest to strategiccommissioning@southend.gov.uk by 5pm on Monday 2nd of February 2026. It is SCC's intention to publish this tender at the earliest opportunity.

Planning Information

Please contact strategiccommissioning@southend.gov.uk should you wish to express an interest in this tender opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061269
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008216-2026
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
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
29 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementops@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
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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