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con_27698 - National Centre For Family Hubs & Integrated Family Services 25/26

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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01 Aug 2025 at 08:58

Award

05 Jun 2025 at 14:31

TenderUpdate

02 Apr 2025 at 08:53

TenderUpdate

20 Mar 2025 at 17:00

Tender

18 Mar 2025 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has concluded the award process for the "National Centre For Family Hubs & Integrated Family Services 25/26" contract, focusing on education and training services within the United Kingdom. The open procedure procurement method was utilised, fostering transparency and competition in the industry. The Local Government Association, based in London, emerged as the delivery partner, tasked with providing an integrated service to facilitate family hubs across Local Authorities. The contract commenced on 24 July 2025 and runs until 31 March 2026, with the overarching goal of enhancing the service coordination and accessibility of support for families, especially those vulnerable or facing disadvantages.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering integrated community-based support. It encourages organisations with expertise in advocating for best practices and evidence dissemination to consider future similar opportunities to collaborate with government entities. Businesses, especially large-scale providers, can leverage this partnership to expand their reach within public service sectors, addressing societal needs and contributing to significant national initiatives aimed at improving family outcomes. The success of the Local Government Association in winning the contract reflects the potential benefits for businesses that align with government objectives and showcase the capability to undertake complex service delivery roles.

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Notice Title

con_27698 - National Centre For Family Hubs & Integrated Family Services 25/26

Notice Description

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eecc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045055-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£437,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£437,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£437,196 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£437,196 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
policyassurance.commercialqueries@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

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