Scope
Description
Following the Essex Children's Homes Collaboration event on the 12th May 2025, Essex County Council would like to invite you to a second collaboration day.
The time will be used to:
Share the learning from the last event and recap on ambitions to work collaboratively with the market to access Essex homes for Essex children.
Provide clear analysis of local need and a breakdown of provision required to meet that need
Understand strengths and values
Understand gaps in the market
Provide networking time for providers to connect with each other
Shape a new commissioning model
The focus of this event is strategic in nature, and long-term commissioning. It is not about individual placements. Therefore, it is appropriate for Directors and Owners to attend. Due to space limitations, we can accommodate two people from each organisation. To reserve space for your organisation, please use the following link to access and fill out our booking form:
Please be advised that any information regarding the contract value and contract duration within this notice are provided for indicative purposes to fulfil the requirements of the online form. The Council reserves the right to review and amend this information and will publish the actual position within the tender.
In addition, please note that the response deadline within this notice relates to the deadline for expressing interest in attending this engagement event to facilitate the scheduling arrangements. The Council will publish details of any further market engagement notices regarding this project via separate notices in due course.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 30 May 2029
- 2 years, 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Engagement
Engagement deadline
11 July 2025
Engagement process description
Following the Essex Children's Homes Collaboration event on the 12th May 2025, Essex County Council would like to invite you to a second collaboration day.
The time will be used to:
Share the learning from the last event and recap on ambitions to work collaboratively with the market to access Essex homes for Essex children.
Provide clear analysis of local need and a breakdown of provision required to meet that need
Understand strengths and values
Understand gaps in the market
Provide networking time for providers to connect with each other
Shape a new commissioning model
The focus of this event is strategic in nature, and long-term commissioning. It is not about individual placements. Therefore, it is appropriate for Directors and Owners to attend. Due to space limitations, we can accommodate two people from each organisation. Please use the following link to access the online form to reserve space for your organisation
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Essex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVM-4844-NRQH
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Email: rachel.horne@essex.gov.uk
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government