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Families First Neighbourhood Grants Programme 2026 to 2029

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

25 Jun 2026 at 09:38

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

24 Jun 2026 at 14:53

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

24 Jun 2026 at 14:18

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council plans to initiate The Families First Neighbourhood Grants Programme from 2026 to 2029, aimed at providing neighbourhood-based targeted early intervention support for children, young people, and families. The procurement process is in the planning update stage, with key dates including the anticipated start of the contract on 1st October 2026 and its conclusion on 31st March 2029. This project falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category and will be carried out in the UKH3 region of the United Kingdom. The council plans to publish additional notice information by 6th July 2026, further detailing the application requirements for interested organisations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those within the voluntary and community sector, to contribute to societal wellbeing and growth. Organisations adept at delivering early intervention support and community engagement services will find this contract aligns well with their expertise. The programme's focus on family stability, parental support, and emotional wellbeing offers opportunities for entities specialising in health and social work services to enhance their portfolios, extend their reach within local communities, and foster long-term partnerships with a prominent local government body like Essex County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Families First Neighbourhood Grants Programme 2026 to 2029

Notice Description

Essex County Council intends to launch The Families First Neighbourhood Grants Programme (FFNGP) subject to completion of internal governance. Applications will be invited from voluntary and community sector organisations to deliver neighbourhood based targeted early intervention support for children, young people and families. The support will enable children and families to address challenges early, build resilience and achieve positive, sustainable outcomes. Organisations applying must clearly demonstrate how their project/programme will contribute to one or more of the following outcomes: * Safety, stability and consistent home routines. Children, young people and adults create predictable structure and provide physically and emotionally safe care. * Increased parental capacity. Parents and carers understand children's developmental needs, respond sensitively, and manage stress more effectively. * Children, young people and parents and carers develop and enjoy healthy, respectful and emotionally secure relationships. Children, young people and adults can communicate constructively, manage conflict without harm, and experience emotional safety. * Stronger community connection. Children, young people and adults feel less isolated, more supported and more able to engage in local activities and social networks. * Improved emotional wellbeing and resilience. Children, young people and parents and carers develop positive coping skills, confidence and emotional regulation. * Reduced escalation to statutory or specialist services. Earlier help will reduce re-referrals, crises and safeguarding concerns. For further information, please contact: candfcommissioning@essex.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059726-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jul 20263 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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