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title: "Child Exploitation Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c9e8"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-12-20"
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# Child Exploitation Service

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c9e8

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## Summary

Essex County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Child Exploitation Service" under the social work and related services industry category (CPV code 85300000). Located in Chelmsford, UKH3 region, the council is exploring the development of services to support children and young people at risk of exploitation. Organisations experienced in working with affected children, young people, and their families are invited to participate. A virtual engagement event is scheduled for 13th January from 9:30 to 10:30. Future notices related to this procurement are expected by 1st April 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in welfare services for children and young people (CPV code 85311300). Companies with a proven track record in addressing child exploitation and providing support to affected families will find this procurement particularly relevant. Participating in the engagement event could allow firms to shape the final tender specifications, thereby positioning themselves advantageously for future bidding. The anticipated contract duration of two years, coupled with potential long-term engagement, offers substantial growth and collaboration prospects for suitable service providers.

## Notice

Essex County Council (ECC) is exploring the development of a response to children and young people who are at risk or have been exploited. We have completed our initial analysis and now keen to engage with organisations who have experience of working with children, young people and their families to address the impacts of exploitation. This may lead to a tender opportunity depending on the final outcome of our findings. The budget for this tender is yet to be established however the opportunity we are exploring would be for an initial 2 year period. If you would like to engage with these developments, please attend our virtual engagement event on the 13th January 9.30- 10.30. If you are interested in this event please contact Ken.muteweri@essex.gov.uk to book your place.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Essex County Council (ECC) is exploring the development of a response to children and young people who are at risk or have been exploited. We have completed our initial analysis and now keen to engage with organisations who have experience of working with children, young people and their families to address the impacts of exploitation. This may lead to a tender opportunity depending on the final outcome of our findings. The budget for this tender is yet to be established however the opportunity we are exploring would be for an initial 2 year period. If you would like to engage with these developments, please attend our virtual engagement event on the 13th January 9.30- 10.30. If you are interested in this event please contact Ken.muteweri@essex.gov.uk to book your place.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041101-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 08:11 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041101-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.essex.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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