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Families First Neighbourhood Grants Programme 2026 to 2029

Essex County Council · Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

Essex County Council intends to launch The Families First Neighbourhood Grants Programme (FFNGP) subject to completion of internal governance. Applications will be invited from voluntary and community sector organisations to deliver neighbourhood based targeted early intervention support for children, young people and families. The support will enable children and families to address challenges early, build resilience and achieve positive, sustainable outcomes. Organisations applying must clearly demonstrate how their project/programme will contribute to one or more of the following outcomes: • Safety, stability and consistent home routines. Children, young people and adults create predictable structure and provide physically and emotionally safe care. • Increased parental capacity. Parents and carers understand children's developmental needs, respond sensitively, and manage stress more effectively. • Children, young people and parents and carers develop and enjoy healthy, respectful and emotionally secure relationships. Children, young people and adults can communicate constructively, manage conflict without harm, and experience emotional safety. • Stronger community connection. Children, young people and adults feel less isolated, more supported and more able to engage in local activities and social networks. • Improved emotional wellbeing and resilience. Children, young people and parents and carers develop positive coping skills, confidence and emotional regulation. • Reduced escalation to statutory or specialist services. Earlier help will reduce re-referrals, crises and safeguarding concerns. For further information, please contact: candfcommissioning@essex.gov.uk

Classification

  • CPV85000000 — Health and social work services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-06bc67
Main Procurement Category
services
Status
planned

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
6 Jul 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planned

Suitability

Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Oct 2026, 00:00
Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
85000000
Description
Health and social work services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH3
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
059726-2026
Document Type
plannedProcurementNotice
Notice Type
UK1
Description
Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
Published
25 Jun 2026, 10:38
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Essex County Council
Id
GB-PPON-PWVM-4844-NRQH

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PWVM-4844-NRQH

Address

Street Address
County Hall, Market Road
Locality
Chelmsford
Postal Code
CM1 1QH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKH36

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Chelmsford · UKH36 · CM1 1QH · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH3 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

3 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

3 VERSIONS
  1. 059530-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 059554-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 059726-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·