Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Essex County Council
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
UK
Contact person: Mr Rizwan Sher
E-mail: rizwan.sher@essex.gov.uk
NUTS: UKH3
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.essex.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.essex.gov.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://procontract.due-north.com/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service (ECFWS)
Reference number: DN758575
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
In Essex, our vision is to work in partnership to create lasting positive change for children, young people and families. This is why the ECC’s Children and Families team, Public Health team and NHS west Essex are working together. We want to make it easy for local families to access integrated services which enable them to be safe, healthy, connected, happy and learning. Central to delivering this vision is the Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service (ECFWS).
First established in 2017 we have sought and continue to be committed to the delivery of the ECFWS as a ‘service without walls’ which meets the following principles:
1. Is focussed on citizens’ outcomes and experiences.
2. Adapts and creates opportunities to innovate.
3. Believes that most citizens can be masters of their own destinies and helps them to take control.
4. Collaborates with partners to solve problems.
5. Engages and listens to citizens, involving them directly in understanding problems, testing solutions.
6. Learns and improves by analysing and reflecting in an open way.
As we move into the next decade of the ECFWS delivery we want to work with a provider that not only meets these principles but is able to do so with a laser focus on our priority places, priority people and priority outcomes. Achieving this will include delivering the following services:
1. Public health services: 0 – 19 Healthy child programme and the healthy schools programme (Essex county resident population)
2. Children’s and families services: Family hub venues and services (Essex county resident population)
3. NHS services: Community paediatrics, ASD/ADHD, looked after children assessment, community nursing, special school nursing (West Essex NHS registered population including Epping Forest, Harlow and Uttlesford district council areas).
We are currently exploring the inclusion of other possible services such as children in care medical assessments and child protection medicals. We are also working with Suffolk and North East Essex and Mid and South East Essex Integrated Care Boards to explore the potential for NHS specialist children's services provided to Essex NHS registered patients to transition into this contract after commencement. We are currently planning for a contract of a minimum of 10 years. The value of the existing contract is approximately £350m over ten years, with additional functions that could increase to £600m over the next ten years.
With the current contract concluding on the 31 March 2027 we want to talk to potential providers about our vision, principles and priorities. If you would like to find out more then please register to join one of our engagement sessions taking place on Tuesday, 21 January, 2025, 1.30 – 3pm or Tuesday, 4 February, 2025 from 10 – 11.30am by emailing Tony.Fisher@essex.gov.uk.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
600 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
In Essex, our vision is to work in partnership to create lasting positive change for children, young people and families. This is why the ECC’s Children and Families team, Public Health team and NHS west Essex are working together. We want to make it easy for local families to access integrated services which enable them to be safe, healthy, connected, happy and learning. Central to delivering this vision is the Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service (ECFWS).
First established in 2017 we have sought and continue to be committed to the delivery of the ECFWS as a ‘service without walls’ which meets the following principles:
1. Is focussed on citizens’ outcomes and experiences.
2. Adapts and creates opportunities to innovate.
3. Believes that most citizens can be masters of their own destinies and helps them to take control.
4. Collaborates with partners to solve problems.
5. Engages and listens to citizens, involving them directly in understanding problems, testing solutions.
6. Learns and improves by analysing and reflecting in an open way.
As we move into the next decade of the ECFWS delivery we want to work with a provider that not only meets these principles but is able to do so with a laser focus on our priority places, priority people and priority outcomes. Achieving this will include delivering the following services:
1. Public health services: 0 – 19 Healthy child programme and the healthy schools programme (Essex county resident population)
2. Children’s and families services: Family hub venues and services (Essex county resident population)
3. NHS services: Community paediatrics, ASD/ADHD, looked after children assessment, community nursing, special school nursing (West Essex NHS registered population including Epping Forest, Harlow and Uttlesford district council areas).
We are currently exploring the inclusion of other possible services such as children in care medical assessments and child protection medicals. We are also working with Suffolk and North East Essex and Mid and South East Essex Integrated Care Boards to explore the potential for NHS specialist children's services provided to Essex NHS registered patients to transition into this contract after commencement. We are currently planning for a contract of a minimum of 10 years. The value of the existing contract is approximately £350m over ten years, with additional functions that could increase to £600m over the next ten years.
With the current contract concluding on the 31 March 2027 we want to talk to potential providers about our vision, principles and priorities. If you would like to find out more then please register to join one of our engagement sessions taking place on Tuesday, 21 January, 2025, 1.30 – 3pm or Tuesday, 4 February, 2025 from 10 – 11.30am by emailing Tony.Fisher@essex.gov.uk.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/11/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/01/2025