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Families First Strategic Delivery Partner

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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03 Jul 2025 at 09:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the “Families First Strategic Delivery Partner” project, aimed at delivering consultancy services for the Children's Services Families First Programme. This open procedure resulted in an award to Newton Consulting Ltd, with a contract value of £7,198,523. The procurement falls under the business and management consultancy and related services industry category and is set to be carried out in England, United Kingdom. The award stage was finalised on 2nd July 2025, following the tender period which concluded on 27th May 2025. The contract began on 3rd July 2025 and is projected to end on 31st March 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large consultancy firms specialising in strategic delivery, particularly those experienced in child services programmes. With a substantial contract value, it provides a platform for business growth and credibility in the management consultancy sector. Although not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, the awarded contract allows Newton Consulting Ltd to leverage their large-scale operations and contribute effectively to public sector consulting services in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Families First Strategic Delivery Partner

Notice Description

To provide consultancy services as a strategic delivery partner for the Children's Services Families First Programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52a75700-7c62-4ff1-8b96-5793d2bafc3b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b06b2d4-5984-4a57-bd0e-4ed401e8591b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,198,523 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,198,523 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWTON CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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