Planning

WCC - Market Testing - Families First in the Community - Pathfinder Provision

WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Apr 2025 at 08:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council is initiating a procurement process for "WCC - Market Testing - Families First in the Community - Pathfinder Provision." This project, aimed at reforming Early Help and Children's Social Care, falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with market engagement activities scheduled to conclude by 7th May 2025. The focus is on Warwickshire, and the Council is seeking input from potential providers on how to reshape services to support local children, young people, and their carers effectively. The overall procurement process is governed by the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023, with a contract set to commence on 1st April 2026 and run until 31st March 2030.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in health and social care services, particularly those with innovative approaches to workforce development, multi-agency collaboration, and place-based commissioning. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Companies that can deliver targeted support, engage in strategic workforce planning, and offer community-based solutions will find this tender especially beneficial for business growth. Engaging in this procurement process can help businesses establish strong local networks and contribute to the long-term well-being of families in Warwickshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCC - Market Testing - Families First in the Community - Pathfinder Provision

Notice Description

Warwickshire is a Families First for Children (FFC) Pathfinder authority and is one of seven Wave 2 authorities in the country with funding from the DfE to lead on whole-system reform of Early Help and Children's Social Care. The next 12 to 24 months will see further testing and shaping of wider system transformation across prevention, early intervention and targeted support to better meet the needs of Warwickshire children, young people and their parent carers. We are seeking providers views on how we reshape our services with the following commissioning intentions. Our engagement and analysis to date has informed the following strategic commissioning intentions for the Families First for Children Pathfinder Programme: Multi-agency Workforce a. We will commission and embed new test and learn roles into Families First Teams, and feed learning back into the system for longer-term planning b. We will formalise secondment and matrix arrangements with strategic partners for new and extended roles in Families First Teams, to strengthen the multi-agency workforce c. We will use existing contracts to strengthen multi-agency workforce arrangements in Family First teams, through contract variation and redesign opportunities d. We will deliver solutions for identified workforce and expertise gaps in the system, through working across the partnership in innovative ways System-wide Practice e. We will use test and learn principles embedded in the FFC programme to maximum effect, with agreed monitoring, engagement and evaluation processes, to evidence what works for children and families in Warwickshire f. We will listen to and amplify service user and practitioner voice across commissioned and partner services to understand what works for effective and impactful multi-agency, whole-family working g. We will promote commissioning principles and best practice through the FFC programme, and provide expertise to embed the commissioning cycle as an agreed way of working h. We will endorse the principles of a shared practice framework in how we work in support of children and families, across commissioned services and strategic partners Place-based Commissioning i. We will take opportunities to make best use of WCC and partner buildings for more effective and collaborative co-location, and will ensure services are available to families in places where they want to be supported j. We will use local intelligence, mapping and analysis to respond to local need and make place-based commissioning decisions for Families First k. We will grow stronger, localised relationships between WCC teams, providers, partners, businesses and voluntary and community sector organisations, to build local networks of support for professionals and families The result of this market test will inform direction of travel and action planning for the next phase of the Pathfinder Programme, with a specific focus on community powered family support. Please see the market testing pack for further detail of the proposals.

Planning Information

Please complete the market testing pack and submit via our e-tendering portal. Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (CSW-JETS) for the administration of this market testing process. Providers must register with the system to be able to express an interest and download documents. The web address for CSW-JETS is: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/Home Registration and use of CSW-JETS is free. All correspondence or clarifications relating to this market testing must be via the CSWJETS correspondence function. If you are having trouble registering with CSW-JETS please email us at: procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk Providers must register on CSW-JETS and express an interest in this project and be able to correspond with us about this exercise. Providers who indicate they would like to discuss the future options may be invited to a meeting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0503ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015420-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4SA
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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