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.