Tender

Families First Engagement & Co-production

ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Jun 2025 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

Rotherham Borough Council is seeking proposals for its 'Families First Engagement & Co-production' service, aimed at enhancing child and family wellbeing through a collaborative, multi-agency approach. This procurement process falls under the services category and targets industries involved in research and development, social work, and community services. The contract, anticipated to start on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 28th February 2026, has a budget of £25,000 to £30,000. The tender is currently at the Tender stage, with an open procurement method. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 9th July 2025, aligning with the legislation detailed in the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. The engagement will be primarily located in the Rotherham region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in family services, consultancy, or social welfare. The focus on collaborative and multi-agency approaches allows businesses with expertise in these areas to showcase their unique capabilities and expand their influence within the sub-central government public authority sector. Given the stringent quality criteria, accounting for 80% of the evaluation, firms with a track record in delivering high-quality services and effective partnership models will likely be well-suited to compete for this contract. The business growth potential is notable, particularly for companies that can offer innovative solutions aligning with the evolving landscape of integrated child protection and family-led decision-making.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Families First Engagement & Co-production

Notice Description

The Families First Engagement and Co-production service aims to improve child and family wellbeing through collaborative, multi-agency approaches. It aligns with the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, focusing on: * Family-led decision making * Integrated child protection teams * Stronger educational involvement in safeguarding * Effective information sharing across services The Service must comply with all relevant legal and regulatory standards, including those set by Ofsted and the Integrated Care Board (ICB). It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 01/09/2025 and will run for a period of 6 months making the expiry date 28/02/2026. The budget for the piece of work is PS25-30k. Further details can be downloaded for free via the Mercell tendering portal at https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05487c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032268-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 6-12 months
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
ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.people@rotherham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ROTHERHAM
Postcode
S60 1AE
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE34 Rotherham
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Local Authority
Rotherham
Electoral Ward
Boston Castle
Westminster Constituency
Rotherham

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