---
title: "Children's Community Support Framework - Market Engagement Event"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c3ea"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-04"
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# Children's Community Support Framework - Market Engagement Event

Buyer: SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c3ea

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## Summary

The Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for the recommissioning of their Children's Community Support services, with a focus on services related to social work. This initiative is part of the preparation for a tender process falling under the services category. A market engagement event is scheduled to be held virtually on 14th July 2026, with responses due by midday on 10th July 2026. The location for the delivery is specified as the UKD73 region in the United Kingdom. Interested parties are advised to acquaint themselves with the details available on the council's e-tendering portal, The Chest, under the reference DN821159.

This procurement process offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and related services to expand and secure long-term growth by engaging with local government partners. The procurement process emphasises compatibility with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing an inclusive platform for a diverse range of service providers. Participating in the market engagement event will allow businesses to better align their offerings with the council's requirements, paving the way for future collaboration. With the contract period scheduled from 2027 to 2031, this tender represents a key opportunity for businesses seeking sustained engagement in public sector projects.

## Notice

Sefton Council is looking to engage with providers in relation to the recommissioning of their Children's Community Support services. A market engagement event will take place on Teams on Tuesday 14th July and further information can be found in the Council's e-tendering portal, The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk) under reference DN821159. Link to the advert in The Chest: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=47381d0c-cf76-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectStepId=70381d0c-cf76-f111-813c-005056b64545 The event is open to providers of Children's Community Support services. Please respond by midday on Friday 10th July. Please note potential contract dates / value are not known at present.

### Planning Information

A market engagement event will take place on Teams on Tuesday 14th July and further information can be found in the Council's e-tendering portal, The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk) under reference DN821159.
Link to the advert in The Chest: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=47381d0c-cf76-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectStepId=70381d0c-cf76-f111-813c-005056b64545
Please respond by midday on Friday 10th July.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063026-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 4 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD73 Sefton |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2026 at 07:54 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063026-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063026-2026
  4th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://sefton.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=47381d0c-cf76-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectStepId=70381d0c-cf76-f111-813c-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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