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Parent Coproduction Champions - Pilot Programme

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

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03 Jun 2026 at 12:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by Southend-on-Sea City Council focuses on the "Parent Coproduction Champions - Pilot Programme" in the health and social work services category. This programme operates under a light touch regime and involves specialised parent engagement activities such as family hub development and community safety partnerships. Located in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, UK, the current procurement stage is at the award stage, having been completed on 3rd June 2026, with an initial contract period from that date until 31st March 2028. The procurement used a direct method below the threshold, without competition, and identified Southend Association of Voluntary Services as the supplier.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for organisations engaged in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in community-focused programmes. Small and medium enterprises, especially those classified as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) entities, are well-suited to compete in this sector. The project, with its focus on enhancing community support structures, offers growth potential for businesses that can provide tailored solutions and services that align with the programme's goals of parent engagement and community development. Such engagements not only promise business expansion but also foster stronger community ties within the region.

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Notice Title

Parent Coproduction Champions - Pilot Programme

Notice Description

This is an extension of an existing contract in accordance with the light touch regime. Specialised parent engagement programme including: o Family Hub Development o Early Help o Safeguarding Boards o Neighbourhood Plans o Poverty Strategy o Community Safety Partnership o City Vision

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052339-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

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
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SOUTHEND ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTARY SERVICES

Further Information

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