--- title: "Families First Neighbourhood Grants Programme 2026 to 2029" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bc67" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bc67" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bc67.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bc67.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-25" --- # Families First Neighbourhood Grants Programme 2026 to 2029 Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bc67 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06bc67) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06bc67.json) ## Summary Essex County Council plans to initiate The Families First Neighbourhood Grants Programme from 2026 to 2029, aimed at providing neighbourhood-based targeted early intervention support for children, young people, and families. The procurement process is in the planning update stage, with key dates including the anticipated start of the contract on 1st October 2026 and its conclusion on 31st March 2029. This project falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category and will be carried out in the UKH3 region of the United Kingdom. The council plans to publish additional notice information by 6th July 2026, further detailing the application requirements for interested organisations. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those within the voluntary and community sector, to contribute to societal wellbeing and growth. Organisations adept at delivering early intervention support and community engagement services will find this contract aligns well with their expertise. The programme's focus on family stability, parental support, and emotional wellbeing offers opportunities for entities specialising in health and social work services to enhance their portfolios, extend their reach within local communities, and foster long-term partnerships with a prominent local government body like Essex County Council. ## Notice Essex County Council intends to launch The Families First Neighbourhood Grants Programme (FFNGP) subject to completion of internal governance. Applications will be invited from voluntary and community sector organisations to deliver neighbourhood based targeted early intervention support for children, young people and families. The support will enable children and families to address challenges early, build resilience and achieve positive, sustainable outcomes. Organisations applying must clearly demonstrate how their project/programme will contribute to one or more of the following outcomes: * Safety, stability and consistent home routines. Children, young people and adults create predictable structure and provide physically and emotionally safe care. * Increased parental capacity. Parents and carers understand children's developmental needs, respond sensitively, and manage stress more effectively. * Children, young people and parents and carers develop and enjoy healthy, respectful and emotionally secure relationships. Children, young people and adults can communicate constructively, manage conflict without harm, and experience emotional safety. * Stronger community connection. Children, young people and adults feel less isolated, more supported and more able to engage in local activities and social networks. * Improved emotional wellbeing and resilience. Children, young people and parents and carers develop positive coping skills, confidence and emotional regulation. * Reduced escalation to statutory or specialist services. Earlier help will reduce re-referrals, crises and safeguarding concerns. For further information, please contact: candfcommissioning@essex.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059726-2026 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | 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 - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 25 Jun 2026 at 09:38 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059726-2026 - 24 Jun 2026 at 14:53 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059554-2026 - 24 Jun 2026 at 14:18 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059530-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059726-2026 25th June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059554-2026 24th June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059530-2026 24th June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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