Scope
Description
Specialist support services for adoptive and kinship families. This may include but is not limited to training, therapeutic interventions and specialist assessments.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Engagement
Engagement deadline
5 September 2025
Engagement process description
Essex County Council invites you to attend a market engagement event focused on shaping the future of adoption and kinship specialist support services.
Date: Thursday, 7th August
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Chelmsford, Essex. (Full location details will be shared upon confirmation of your reservation)
This session will provide an opportunity to:
- Explore potential service delivery solutions
- Understand current market capabilities
- Refine our requirements for future adoption and kinship support
To reserve a place or to express your interest in this market engagement if you are unable to attend, please confirm on behalf of your organisation by emailing Isabelle.clarke@essex.gov.uk and jake.berridge@essex.gov.uk with the following details:
Organisation name
Name(s) of attendee(s)
Contact email address
RSVP by Thursday 24th of July 2025 at 12.
We look forward to your participation and valuable input.
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
Contact name: Isabelle Clarke
Email: isabelle.clarke@essex.gov.uk
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government