---
title: "Consultancy Support to Deliver the Families First Partnership Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064d83"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-12"
---

# Consultancy Support to Deliver the Families First Partnership Programme

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064d83

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## Summary

Southend-on-Sea City Council has awarded a contract for consultancy support to deliver the Families First Partnership Programme. The procurement, aimed under the services category of administration, defence, and social security services, was finalised using a direct method below the threshold and executed without competition. The contract, valued at £36,000, is set to run from 1st April 2026 to 30th June 2026. It is located in the UKH region and classified under sub-central government public authority. The consultancy task involves project management support for the Families First transformation work, overseen by the Department for Education. The award notice was published on 12th May 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly SMEs focusing on government or education-driven transformation initiatives. Businesses with expertise in project management, especially those familiar with public sector projects, would find themselves well-suited to similar opportunities offered by Southend-on-Sea City Council. Engaging in this contract allows firms to specialise in administrative, defence, and social security services, expanding their portfolio in a well-defined and potentially impactful government programme.

## Notice

Project management support for the Families First transformation work which has been directed by the Department for Education. Service PS36,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043424-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £96,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6FA |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 31TEN CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 11:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043424-2026
- 11 Feb 2026 at 10:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012256-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043424-2026
  12th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012256-2026
  11th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.31tenconsulting.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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