Bright Start Outreach

Description

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.