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title: "CO0006 Hard Working Families ECC is seeking a provider to lead on work with communities and local partners to develop and rapidly prototype a number of locality-based interventions to systemic problems being experienced by 'Working families that are just about managing', using both intelligence and insight of the ethnographic research, key front-line staff, subject matter experts and 'Working families that are just about managing' themselves. The objectives of this work are to: I. Understanding the issues affecting our target cohorts and we should be about identifying 'and testing' potential solutions II. To identify"
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# CO0006 Hard Working Families ECC is seeking a provider to lead on work with communities and local partners to develop and rapidly prototype a number of locality-based interventions to systemic problems being experienced by 'Working families that are just about managing', using both intelligence and insight of the ethnographic research, key front-line staff, subject matter experts and 'Working families that are just about managing' themselves. The objectives of this work are to: I. Understanding the issues affecting our target cohorts and we should be about identifying 'and testing' potential solutions II. To identify

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50ebf223-25c6-4bbe-ae23-ee7d38fe0431

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Essex County Council, involves a tender titled "CO0006 Hard Working Families" which aims to develop locality-based interventions for families facing systemic challenges. Classified under the industry category of training services, the tender was published on 20th February 2020, with a closing date for submissions set for 12th March 2020. The estimated contract value is £250,000, and the subsequent contract period is scheduled to run from 2nd April 2020 until 1st February 2021. This procurement is classified as a direct method under a single tender action due to its value being below the threshold.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in community engagement, social research, or training to expand their services by addressing the needs of working families. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in delivering localised interventions, conducting ethnographic research, or collaborating with community partners will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with Essex County Council can lead to further contracts, enhancing community welfare and contributing to local economic growth.

## Notice

ECC is seeking a provider to lead on work with communities and local partners to develop and rapidly prototype a number of locality-based interventions to systemic problems being experienced by 'Working families that are just about managing', using both intelligence and insight of the ethnographic research, key front-line staff, subject matter experts and 'Working families that are just about managing' themselves.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7de7632a-331d-48ea-a6af-b0341207968e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2020 - 1 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1LB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | N/A |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2020 at 07:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7de7632a-331d-48ea-a6af-b0341207968e
- 20 Feb 2020 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cefa6ad-9712-4aab-8022-49ec4580c630

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7de7632a-331d-48ea-a6af-b0341207968e
  14th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cefa6ad-9712-4aab-8022-49ec4580c630
  20th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
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