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Review Essex Family Information Service

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Apr 2026 at 09:59

Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council has completed a procurement process for consulting services to review the Essex Family Information Service (FIS). This inspection was to ensure compliance with statutory requirements under Section 12 of the Childcare Act 2006, focusing on improving the service for families with children and young people aged 0-25, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The procurement was conducted directly, without competition, as it fell below the threshold, and the process reached the award and contract stages. The key contract period ran from 9th February 2026 to 8th May 2026, with an award value of £50,000. The buyer, Essex County Council, is located in Chelmsford, Essex, UK.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in evaluation consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in assessing and enhancing public service offerings for families. The contract was awarded to Coram Pacey, a large supplier known for supporting voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). Businesses in this sector can benefit from similar opportunities by demonstrating their ability to contribute to statutory compliance and service improvement. Engaging with such contracts can bolster a company's portfolio and capacity for growth, especially those that focus on education, health, and social care services for young individuals and families.

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Notice Title

Review Essex Family Information Service

Notice Description

To assess the current Essex Families Information Service (FIS) offer against statutory requirements under Section 12 of the Childcare Act 2006 and relevant guidance, ensuring it meets the needs of families with children and young people aged 0-25, including those with SEND. Through the process, the commissioning team are seeking to identify and understand: what about the current offer is effective/ineffective the quality of the current offer where user-led improvements can be achieved

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034567-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 8 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORAM PACEY

Further Information

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