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title: "St Helens Borough Council - Market Engagement for the provision of a 'Family Assessment Unit' for at risk children and vulnerable families'"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# St Helens Borough Council - Market Engagement for the provision of a 'Family Assessment Unit' for at risk children and vulnerable families'

Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aab36665-45c1-43c4-9130-28ee5c3223d0

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## Summary

The St Helens Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of a 'Family Assessment Unit' aimed at supporting at-risk children and vulnerable families. The total value of this project is estimated at £300,000 and is categorised under health and social work services. The market engagement end date is set for 21st April 2021. Interested providers should direct their attention to further details published on Contracts Finder, specifically referencing the opportunity labelled DN536637.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social work services. Companies that possess experience in providing support for vulnerable populations and have the capacity to deliver comprehensive family assessment solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this market could potentially foster growth and sustainability in a sector dedicated to the welfare of children and families in need.

## Notice

In advance of a potential tender exercise and help inform a procurement process St Helens Borough Council wants to engage with the market and understand the capability, capacity and interest of providers in being able to provide a 'Family Assessment Unit'. For further information go to www.The-Chest.org.uk and select current opportunities, then select St Helens Council reference DN536637

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79a45ddf-809d-4874-b790-dd4efa557522 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ST.HELENS COUNCIL |
| Locality | ST HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA10 1HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | St Helens Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2021 at 10:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79a45ddf-809d-4874-b790-dd4efa557522

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79a45ddf-809d-4874-b790-dd4efa557522
  7th April 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sthelens.gov.uk

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