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Call for Competition for Partners that are interested in delivering a support service for families in family court proceedings - Improving Child and Family Arrangement Service (ICFA)

CHILDREN & FAMILY COURT ADVISORY & SUPPORT SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Children & Family Court Advisory & Support Service (Cafcass) is inviting bids for the provision of a support service for families in family court proceedings titled "Improving Child and Family Arrangement Service (ICFA)". This procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category. The tender process is in the Planning stage with important dates including the submission deadline of 4 April 2025 at 11:00 AM, a contract start date on 1 August 2025, and full operational status to be achieved by November 2025. The contract period will run until 31 July 2028, with options for two additional 12-month extensions. This open procedure tender is valued at £8,800,000 and is open to suppliers who hold NACCC Enhanced accreditation and Cyber Essentials certification. The service will be delivered across various locations within England.

Participating in this tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in health and social work services with experience in family support. The contract entails delivering services that focus on sustainable family time arrangements in line with children's needs, making it ideal for businesses with expertise in child welfare and legal support. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the required accreditations and certifications are especially encouraged to compete, as their specialized knowledge can contribute significantly to the success of this crucial family support initiative led by Cafcass on behalf of the Ministry of Justice. This is an excellent opportunity for firms seeking to expand their portfolio in the public sector by providing vital support services to families.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call for Competition for Partners that are interested in delivering a support service for families in family court proceedings - Improving Child and Family Arrangement Service (ICFA)

Notice Description

Cafcass is seeking partners that are interested in delivering a support service for families in family court proceedings. Cafcass requires suppliers to hold NACCC Enhanced accreditation and Cyber Essentials certification at the start of any competitive tender process. Cafcass commissions the delivery of services for families in private family law proceedings in England on behalf of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) A new (ICFA) service has been designed to focus on supporting children and families to agree sustainable family time arrangements that reflect the child's needs, wishes and feelings. Contract Start date of 1 August 2025 will be subject to mobilisation with new providers to be fully operational by November 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cafcass is seeking partners that are interested in delivering a support service for families in family court proceedings. Cafcass requires suppliers to hold NACCC Enhanced accreditation and Cyber Essentials certification at the start of any competitive tender process. Cafcass commissions the delivery of services for families in private family law proceedings in England on behalf of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) A new (ICFA) service has been designed to focus on supporting children and families to agree sustainable family time arrangements that reflect the child's needs, wishes and feelings. Contract Start date of August 2025 will be subject to mobilisation with new providers to be fully operating by November 2025

Options: 2 x 12 month extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e451
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007391-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHILDREN & FAMILY COURT ADVISORY & SUPPORT SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 3GY
Postcode Area
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Further Information

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