Bright Start Outreach
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Islington Council is currently in the planning stage of its procurement process, titled "Bright Start Outreach." This tender aims to enhance support for parents from the global majority in Islington by providing access to early years and family services. The service will focus on culturally responsive support, targeting specific communities such as the Somali, Bengali, Turkish, Kurdish, Latin American, Black Caribbean, and Eritrean groups, among others.
The procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with a projected gross value of £400,000. Key events include a virtual market engagement session on Tuesday, 10 June 2025, at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams, with an indicative contract start date of April 2026 and lasting for an initial term of 24 months, extendable twice by 12 months each, aligning with the Light Touch Regime. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in outreach and support services, particularly those with expertise in engaging culturally diverse communities.
Organisations capable of offering culturally tailored services and establishing strong community networks are well-suited to compete for this contract. The engagement session offers a chance for businesses to influence future commissioning, allowing them to align their service offerings with the Council’s objectives. Participation in the early market engagement phase is strongly recommended for businesses intent on securing a presence within this valuable sector.
The service will be aimed at supporting parents from the global majority in accessing both universal and targeted early years and family services within Islington's Bright Start offer for families and children from conception to age 5. The service will focus on promoting culturally responsive support through trusted community and cultural networks. The provider will be expected to signpost parents to relevant services ensuring they are aware of and can access the support available to them.
The specific communities to be targeted will be determined based on data and market engagement, which may include Somali, Bengali, Turkish, Kurdish, Latin American, Black Caribbean, Eritrean, and other groups. Contract Information (Indicative)
- Estimated Start Date: April 2026
- Potential Duration: 24 months initial term, with two optional extensions of 12 months each (24 + 12 + 12)
- Estimated Value: To be confirmed How to Engage Organisations interested in contributing to this early market engagement are invited to express their interest and attend a virtual Market Engagement Session on Tuesday 10 June at 10am.
Contact Carlotta.ManziDavies@islington.gov.uk to book onto this session. This is not a call for competition but a genuine opportunity to help shape future commissioning. Participation is voluntary and will not affect any future procurement process.
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The contract period is two years.
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