Contract Timeline

Publication Date

5th June 2025 14:31:45 PM

Contract Summary

This contract is for a delivery partner to deliver a National Centre for Family Hubs (NCFH) that will provide support to Local Authorities (LAs) in the implementation of the Family Hubs programme. In 2022, the Department funded the establishment of the National Centre for Family Hubs and Integrated Family Services (NCFH) to advocate for Family Hubs and disseminate best practices and evidence on integrated family service models. The NCFH provides expert advice and guidance to LAs, health partners, local commissioners, schools, and third sector bodies on setting up and developing Family Hub models. It hosts a resource library and implementation toolkit to support providers. Additionally, its activities are supported by a regular newsletter, learning events, and communities of practice (CoP) for peer learning, creating a community for sharing best practices. The Department is seeking to appoint a delivery partner through a new procurement process to continue, build upon, and enhance the NCFH’s role.

Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04eecc

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

N/A

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)

Awarding Authority

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

rose.howell@education.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street

London

SW1P3BT

United Kingdom

Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

2nd April 2025 08:53:51 AM

Contract Summary

The Department for Education is seeking to appoint a delivery partner through a new procurement process to continue, build upon, and enhance the National Centre for Family Hubs’ (NCFH) role. A Prior Information Notice (PIN) was issued for this requirement under the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 on both Contracts Finder (National Centre for Family Hubs and Integrated Family Services - Contracts Finder) & Finder A Tender Service (National Centre for Family Hubs and Integrated Family Services - Find a Tender). A Market Engagement Event was subsequently held on 10 February 2025 in accordance with PCR 2015. The slides and Question & Answer document from this event have been uploaded to Jaggaer. The Family Hubs and Start for Life programme is a significant national initiative designed to improve outcomes for children and families by providing integrated, accessible, and community-based support. Family Hubs operate as integrated services, simplifying the process for families to access necessary support. Instead of engaging with multiple agencies separately, families can find all the assistance they require in one location—whether through physical hubs, outreach services, or digital platforms. This approach enhances service coordination, reduces redundancy, and ensures a more efficient response to family needs, particularly for those facing disadvantages or vulnerabilities. The successful supplier, as a delivery partner, will deliver a National Centre for Family Hubs (NCFH). This centre will provide support to Local Authorities (LAs) in the implementation of the Family Hubs programme between 1 June 2025 and 31 March 2026. For further information, please access the ITT documents via the Jaggaer e-Procurement platform (itt_3445). The Department will be holding a Market Engagement Event on 31 March 2025, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. 1. Potential suppliers are invited to participate in this tender engagement session, which will be facilitated via Microsoft Teams. 2. The session will be led by representatives of the Department for Education and will focus on the programme’s requirements, the tendering process. 3. To register your interest in attending, please use the messaging facility in the Jaggaer Portal and include the email contact details of all attendees in your message. Attendance is not mandatory. Slides and any Q&As from the session will be uploaded to Jaggaer following the event.

Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04eecc

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

TenderUpdate

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)

Awarding Authority

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

CommercialQueries.FAMILIES@education.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street

London

SW1P3BT

United Kingdom

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

20th March 2025 17:00:47 PM

Contract Summary

The Department for Education is seeking to appoint a delivery partner through a new procurement process to continue, build upon, and enhance the National Centre for Family Hubs’ (NCFH) role. A Prior Information Notice (PIN) was issued for this requirement under the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 on both Contracts Finder (National Centre for Family Hubs and Integrated Family Services - Contracts Finder) & Finder A Tender Service (National Centre for Family Hubs and Integrated Family Services - Find a Tender). A Market Engagement Event was subsequently held on 10 February 2025 in accordance with PCR 2015. The slides and Question & Answer document from this event have been uploaded to Jaggaer. The Family Hubs and Start for Life programme is a significant national initiative designed to improve outcomes for children and families by providing integrated, accessible, and community-based support. Family Hubs operate as integrated services, simplifying the process for families to access necessary support. Instead of engaging with multiple agencies separately, families can find all the assistance they require in one location—whether through physical hubs, outreach services, or digital platforms. This approach enhances service coordination, reduces redundancy, and ensures a more efficient response to family needs, particularly for those facing disadvantages or vulnerabilities. The successful supplier, as a delivery partner, will deliver a National Centre for Family Hubs (NCFH). This centre will provide support to Local Authorities (LAs) in the implementation of the Family Hubs programme between 1 June 2025 and 31 March 2026. For further information, please access the ITT documents via the Jaggaer e-Procurement platform (itt_3445). The Department will be holding a Market Engagement Event on 31 March 2025, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. 1. Potential suppliers are invited to participate in this tender engagement session, which will be facilitated via Microsoft Teams. 2. The session will be led by representatives of the Department for Education and will focus on the programme’s requirements, the tendering process. 3. To register your interest in attending, please use the messaging facility in the Jaggaer Portal and include the email contact details of all attendees in your message. Attendance is not mandatory. Slides and any Q&As from the session will be uploaded to Jaggaer following the event.

Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04eecc

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

TenderUpdate

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)

Awarding Authority

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

PolicyAssurance.COMMERCIALQUERIES@education.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street

London

SW1P3BT

United Kingdom

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

18th March 2025 18:05:31 PM

Tender Deadline

17th April 2025 11:00:00 AM   Expired

Contract Summary

The Department for Education is seeking to appoint a delivery partner through a new procurement process to continue, build upon, and enhance the National Centre for Family Hubs’ (NCFH) role. A Prior Information Notice (PIN) was issued for this requirement under the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015 on both Contracts Finder (National Centre for Family Hubs and Integrated Family Services - Contracts Finder) & Finder A Tender Service (National Centre for Family Hubs and Integrated Family Services - Find a Tender). A Market Engagement Event was subsequently held on 10 February 2025 in accordance with PCR 2015. The slides and Question & Answer document from this event have been uploaded to Jaggaer. The Family Hubs and Start for Life programme is a significant national initiative designed to improve outcomes for children and families by providing integrated, accessible, and community-based support. Family Hubs operate as integrated services, simplifying the process for families to access necessary support. Instead of engaging with multiple agencies separately, families can find all the assistance they require in one location—whether through physical hubs, outreach services, or digital platforms. This approach enhances service coordination, reduces redundancy, and ensures a more efficient response to family needs, particularly for those facing disadvantages or vulnerabilities. The successful supplier, as a delivery partner, will deliver a National Centre for Family Hubs (NCFH). This centre will provide support to Local Authorities (LAs) in the implementation of the Family Hubs programme between 1 June 2025 and 31 March 2026. For further information, please access the ITT documents via the Jaggaer e-Procurement platform (itt_3445). The Department will be holding a Market Engagement Event on 31 March 2025, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. 1. Potential suppliers are invited to participate in this tender engagement session, which will be facilitated via Microsoft Teams. 2. The session will be led by representatives of the Department for Education and will focus on the programme’s requirements, the tendering process. 3. To register your interest in attending, please use the messaging facility in the Jaggaer Portal and include the email contact details of all attendees in your message. Attendance is not mandatory. Slides and any Q&As from the session will be uploaded to Jaggaer following the event.

Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04eecc

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS

Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)

Awarding Authority

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

PolicyAssurance.COMMERCIALQUERIES@education.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street

London

SW1P3BT

United Kingdom