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Consultancy Support to Deliver the Families First Partnership Programme

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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12 May 2026 at 11:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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11 Feb 2026 at 10:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council has awarded a contract for consultancy support to deliver the Families First Partnership Programme. The procurement, aimed under the services category of administration, defence, and social security services, was finalised using a direct method below the threshold and executed without competition. The contract, valued at £36,000, is set to run from 1st April 2026 to 30th June 2026. It is located in the UKH region and classified under sub-central government public authority. The consultancy task involves project management support for the Families First transformation work, overseen by the Department for Education. The award notice was published on 12th May 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly SMEs focusing on government or education-driven transformation initiatives. Businesses with expertise in project management, especially those familiar with public sector projects, would find themselves well-suited to similar opportunities offered by Southend-on-Sea City Council. Engaging in this contract allows firms to specialise in administrative, defence, and social security services, expanding their portfolio in a well-defined and potentially impactful government programme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Consultancy Support to Deliver the Families First Partnership Programme

Notice Description

Project management support for the Families First transformation work which has been directed by the Department for Education. Service PS36,000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043424-2026
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

31TEN CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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