Scope
Description
Southend-on-Sea City Council are gauging market interest in the Empowering Family Mentor service which would commence on 1st April 2026 for 2 years with the possible option to extend for one further year. The estimated maximum contract value is £83,983 per annum.
It is expected the provider will deliver Empowering Families Mentor Service.
Please provide your expressions of interest to strategiccommissioning@southend.gov.uk by 5pm on Monday 2nd of February 2026. It is SCC's intention to publish this tender at the earliest opportunity.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKH31 - Southend-on-Sea
Engagement
Engagement deadline
2 February 2026
Engagement process description
Please contact strategiccommissioning@southend.gov.uk should you wish to express an interest in this tender opportunity.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
4 February 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Southend-on-Sea City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDT-6566-GZNX
Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend On Sea, Essex
Southend-on-Sea
SS2 6FA
United Kingdom
Region: UKH31 - Southend-on-Sea
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government