Provision of a Children's Residential and Accommodation Framework

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              "text": "Southend-on-Sea City Council is reopening the provision of a framework for Children\u0027s Residential and Accommodation services for:\nLot 1 - Residential Homes\nLot 2 - Supported Accommodation\nThe framework first opened on the 20th of February 2025 and closed on the 24th March 2025.\nThe framework will reopen in January 2026.\nA market engagement event is being held virtually via teams on Wednesday the 7th of January at 10am. If you are interested in attending this event please email: strategiccommissioning@southend.gov.uk for further details.\nThe engagement session will provide an introduction into the framework itself and will outline the procurement/bidding approach. The session will also provide an opportunity for questions.\nAdditional Text; \nA second market engagement event is being held on Monday the 12th of January from 2pm-3pm. This will be held virtually via teams and will cover the same content as the previous session. The purpose is to provide a market engagement opportunity for those who were unable to attend the first session.\nFor information and invite details regarding the event please contact strategiccommissioning@southend.gov.uk\nFor a copy of the slide deck please also contact: Southend-on-Sea City Council is reopening the provision of a framework for Children\u0027s Residential and Accommodation services for:\nLot 1 - Residential Homes\nLot 2 - Supported Accommodation\nThe framework first opened on the 20th of February 2025 and closed on the 24th March 2025.\nThe framework will reopen in January 2026.\nA market engagement event is being held virtually via teams on Wednesday the 7th of January at 10am. If you are interested in attending this event please email: strategiccommissioning@southend.gov.uk for further details.\nThe engagement session will provide an introduction into the framework itself and will outline the procurement/bidding approach. The session will also provide an opportunity for questions."
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