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Children's Community Support Framework - Market Engagement Event

SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Jul 2026 at 07:54

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for the recommissioning of their Children's Community Support services, with a focus on services related to social work. This initiative is part of the preparation for a tender process falling under the services category. A market engagement event is scheduled to be held virtually on 14th July 2026, with responses due by midday on 10th July 2026. The location for the delivery is specified as the UKD73 region in the United Kingdom. Interested parties are advised to acquaint themselves with the details available on the council's e-tendering portal, The Chest, under the reference DN821159.

This procurement process offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and related services to expand and secure long-term growth by engaging with local government partners. The procurement process emphasises compatibility with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing an inclusive platform for a diverse range of service providers. Participating in the market engagement event will allow businesses to better align their offerings with the council's requirements, paving the way for future collaboration. With the contract period scheduled from 2027 to 2031, this tender represents a key opportunity for businesses seeking sustained engagement in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children's Community Support Framework - Market Engagement Event

Notice Description

Sefton Council is looking to engage with providers in relation to the recommissioning of their Children's Community Support services. A market engagement event will take place on Teams on Tuesday 14th July and further information can be found in the Council's e-tendering portal, The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk) under reference DN821159. Link to the advert in The Chest: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=47381d0c-cf76-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectStepId=70381d0c-cf76-f111-813c-005056b64545 The event is open to providers of Children's Community Support services. Please respond by midday on Friday 10th July. Please note potential contract dates / value are not known at present.

Planning Information

A market engagement event will take place on Teams on Tuesday 14th July and further information can be found in the Council's e-tendering portal, The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk) under reference DN821159. Link to the advert in The Chest: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=47381d0c-cf76-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectStepId=70381d0c-cf76-f111-813c-005056b64545 Please respond by midday on Friday 10th July.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c3ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063026-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jul 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH 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
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7AE
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD73 Sefton
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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