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Proposal for Consultancy Support to Deliver the Families First Partnership Programme

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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11 Feb 2026 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council has completed a procurement process for consultancy services titled "Proposal for Consultancy Support to Deliver the Families First Partnership Programme." The process falls under the category of administration, defence, and social security services and focuses on a locality in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, UKH31. The procurement reached the award stage with a contract value of £60,000. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method without competition, being below the threshold. The contract commenced on 1st October 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2026. The procurement was finalised on 11th February 2026.

This procurement provides an opportunity for consultancy businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like 31TEN CONSULTING LIMITED, which successfully secured this contract. Businesses specialising in consultancy services related to public administration and social programmes stand to benefit significantly. The nature of such contracts fosters business growth by allowing firms to demonstrate their expertise in designing and supporting government partnership initiatives, thus expanding their portfolio and credibility within the public sector. Engaging in such projects also positions businesses to access future opportunities in similar domains.

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Notice Title

Proposal for Consultancy Support to Deliver the Families First Partnership Programme

Notice Description

Service PS60,000 Proposal for Consultancy Support to Deliver the Families First Partnership Programme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012256-2026
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
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
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
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

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