Children's & Families Services Transformation and Financial Sustainability Programme Consultancy Services

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jun 2026 at 11:36

Award

17 Jun 2026 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Southend-on-Sea City Council focuses on the "Children's & Families Services Transformation and Financial Sustainability Programme Consultancy Services" under the industry category of services. Located in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, UK, the procurement follows a direct method below the threshold, without competition, and the stage is complete as of 22nd June 2026. Two contracts were awarded, one contract commenced on 14th May 2026 and is valued at £7,703, concluding on 3rd September 2026, while another is valued at £196,000, concluding on 30th July 2026. The main procurement category pertains to financial and insurance services and financial consultancy.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy businesses specialising in public sector transformation and financial planning, particularly those focusing on Children's and Families Services. SMEs with a proven track record in delivering consultancy services within the public authority sector, like PEOPLETOO LIMITED, who successfully secured these contracts, are well-suited to such opportunities. By engaging in such projects, businesses can expand their portfolio in public service consultancy and establish themselves as industry leaders in transforming financial sustainability programs within government entities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Children's & Families Services Transformation and Financial Sustainability Programme Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Children's & Families Services Transformation and Financial Sustainability Programme Consultancy Services Extra spend of 7,203

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b76c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058471-2026
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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£203,703 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 3 Sep 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
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

PEOPLETOO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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