Premarket engagement - services to support children who display sexualised behaviour

Nottinghamshire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Premarket engagement - services to support children who display sexualised behaviour," specifically in the health and social work services industry. The procurement aims to establish a framework of providers capable of caring for children with various needs, including those displaying sexualised behaviours. A pre-market engagement exercise is scheduled with responses due by 5th January 2026.

The procurement process, initiated as a tender, is set in Nottingham with an anticipated contract period starting from 1st September 2026 until 31st August 2029. There is potential for renewal until 2035, with framework agreement strategies in place. This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs interested in developing their services in specialised care areas.

Businesses with expertise in innovative care approaches, capacity building, and addressing challenges in care provision will find this tender advantageous. The insights gathered through this engagement exercise will assist Nottinghamshire County Council in refining their commissioning strategies, benefiting providers who contribute to the service framework. Engaging in this tender could allow businesses to establish long-term partnerships with the council and expand their footprint in the UK health and social services sector.