Tender

CS2243 - Friends for Families

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

18 Jun 2025 at 08:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

14 Jun 2025 at 10:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

24 Mar 2025 at 12:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Wiltshire Council, aimed at providing a Volunteer Support Programme for families with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Wiltshire. Currently in the tender stage, the Council is seeking suppliers through an open procedure to implement the "Friends for Families" service. This service targets aiding primary school children with SEND who are at risk of or already suspended from school. The contract, valued at £352,000, is categorised under social work and related services. Interested parties should note the upcoming deadline for submissions on 16th July 2025, and that the contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2025, lasting until October 2028. The project is based in the UKK15 region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, especially those with expertise in working with children with SEND. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to bid, given the project's focus on face-to-face engagement and support for families outside school hours. With quality being a primary award criterion, businesses that excel in delivering high standards of social care and support can exploit this opportunity to expand their services, create value for their clients, and strengthen their presence in the community welfare sector. The project allows for innovative methods of contact and support, such as telephone and video calling, expanding the reach and adaptability of service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CS2243 - Friends for Families

Notice Description

Provision of Volunteer Support Programme for Families with Children with SEND Need in Wiltshire Wiltshire Council has a priority to ensure that families living in Wiltshire get the best start in life, this will be managed by offering early support services. Wiltshire Council are seeking a Supplier who will offer early volunteer support to families. The Friends for Families service will support children of primary school age who have identified SEND are at risk of suspension or who have been suspended. The child may have behaviours that challenge in the home setting which impact upon their ability to access education.

Planning Information

Provision of Volunteer Support Programme for Families with Children with SEND Need in Wiltshire Wiltshire Council has a priority to ensure that families living in Wiltshire get the best start in life, this will be managed by offering early support services. Wiltshire Council are seeking a Supplier who will offer early volunteer support to families. The Friends for Families service will support children of primary school age who have identified SEND are at risk of suspension or who have been suspended. The child may have behaviours that challenge in the home setting which impact upon their ability to access education. Families identified will be those without an existing Wiltshire Council keyworker, social worker, SEND worker or Family Hub Practitioner. Access to the service will be agreed through the identification of need by schools. Identified children, who meet the criteria will be triaged by the Early Help Hub and forwarded to the supplier. Children, young people and parents/carers will then access the service directly outside of school hours at a convenient time for the families from a volunteer local to the area. This support will take the form of visits and activities with the child. The Supplier will need to provide the service face to face with young people, where possible, but also use other methods of contact and support – e.g. telephone, video calling

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f7df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033160-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£352,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£352,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 1 Oct 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
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Amy Colderick
Contact Email
amy.colderick@wiltshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3004560100

Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK15 Wiltshire
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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