--- title: "A Better Start Southend - Community Insight - Improving Health 0-3" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eae21dbb-96bc-4aac-a3ea-863c1a38520e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eae21dbb-96bc-4aac-a3ea-863c1a38520e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eae21dbb-96bc-4aac-a3ea-863c1a38520e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eae21dbb-96bc-4aac-a3ea-863c1a38520e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2017-07-28" --- # A Better Start Southend - Community Insight - Improving Health 0-3 Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eae21dbb-96bc-4aac-a3ea-863c1a38520e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eae21dbb-96bc-4aac-a3ea-863c1a38520e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eae21dbb-96bc-4aac-a3ea-863c1a38520e.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "A Better Start Southend - Community Insight - Improving Health 0-3" is managed by the Southend-on-Sea Borough Council. This open procedure aims to generate insights that improve the life chances of vulnerable children aged 0-3 in Southend-on-Sea, a location in the East of England. The tender phase concluded on 30th June 2017, and the contract, valued between £0 and £25,000, is scheduled to run for nine weeks, starting from 10th July 2017 to 15th September 2017. The main industry category is health and social work services. This tender presents growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in health improvement initiatives, dietary education, and community support. Businesses that have experience in developing robust delivery plans, conducting evaluations, and engaging with families would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, insights into maternal support and breastfeeding initiatives could enhance proposals, aligning with community health objectives. ## Notice A Better Start is a Big Lottery funded opportunity to improve the life chances and outcomes for children 0-3 in Southend with a focus on preventative intervention. A Better Start Southend is a partnership between the Pre-School Learning Alliance, Southend Borough Council, health authorities, police, families, community groups, commercial sector and the voluntary sector, which aims to give the most vulnerable children the best start in life. Working together with parents and local communities we aim to develop long term success through evidence based programmes. We are looking for a provider to develop a summary report in relation to improving the health of babies and children for the 0-3 population of Southend-On-Sea and their families with: - Insights into the support required by mothers (according to age) to increase the initiation and continuation of breastfeeding - Insights into how families can have a healthier diet and rely less on ready meals, takeaways and fast food outlets - Insights into how businesses can be supportive of women being able to return to work and continue to breastfeed - a robust delivery plan and proposals for evaluation - baseline data and a set of system wide indicators This contract will be in place for 9 weeks from July-August 2017 with a value of between PS0 to PS25,000. The contract will be with Pre-school Learning Alliance in close partnership with major partner Southend Borough Council. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec983b7f-7dc3-4c2f-b482-a04217f35a9b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Jul 2017 - 15 Sep 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SOUTHEND ON SEA | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS2 6ER | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea | | Local authority | Southend-on-Sea | | Electoral ward | Victoria | | Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 28 Jul 2017 at 14:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec983b7f-7dc3-4c2f-b482-a04217f35a9b - 29 Jun 2017 at 07:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec983b7f-7dc3-4c2f-b482-a04217f35a9b - 27 Jun 2017 at 12:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec983b7f-7dc3-4c2f-b482-a04217f35a9b - 23 Jun 2017 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec983b7f-7dc3-4c2f-b482-a04217f35a9b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec983b7f-7dc3-4c2f-b482-a04217f35a9b 28th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3d56a491-06f4-4433-864e-ad7b02896ac0 Briefing Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/86eeac60-dff8-45d0-a873-70be6cbdc18c Clarifications - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46862b97-c9b7-4aa2-873c-45ba797864fd Clarifications 29/06/17 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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