Families First for Children Pathfinder

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                "description": "Please follow the following link https://consultation.wolverhampton.gov.uk/commissioning/ffcp-parental-advocacy-targeted-youth-support-prov/ to access the current specifications for both Lots, along with a set of follow-up questions based on the content. This exercise is designed to: - Gather insights into the market's capabilities, capacity, and areas of expertise. - Refine our requirements by seeking feedback on the proposed specifications to ensure they are practical, achievable, and deliver value for money. - Explore alternative and innovative solutions that suppliers may be able to offer. - Encourage competition by helping potential suppliers prepare for the upcoming procurement opportunity. The deadline for completing the questionnaire is Friday 26th September 2025.",
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        "description": "The procurement is for the Families First for Children Pathfinder (FFCP) programme, under a multi-lot contract comprising: Lot 1 - Targeted Youth Support: this will be a needs-led provision designed to support young people in navigating services, accessing support, and having their voices heard in matters affecting their lives and wellbeing. Lot 2 - Parental Advocacy: this will be a needs-led provision designed to support parents and carers in navigating services, accessing support, and having their voices heard in matters affecting their families. The Procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Act using the Open Procedure (Section 20 (2(a)) for services which are considered Light Touch Regime (LTR) services under the Public Procurement Act 2023. The complete competitive process is detailed with the ITT document, found free of charge at the website address documented within this contract notice https://www.wolverhamptontenders.com",
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                "description": "This service will support vulnerable young people aged 11-18, particularly those at risk of exploitation, gang involvement, and youth violence. The model is embedded within the Family Help strand and will work with families open to Targeted Family Help and Child in Need pathways, without requiring a social worker allocation. The aim is to deliver trauma-informed, multi-agency support for adolescents (11-18) at risk of extra-familial harm, exploitation, and poor outcomes, without requiring an allocated social worker. * Intensive 1:1 support and group interventions. * All-female delivery team for trauma-informed work with girls. * Referrals from Family Help,YOT, MACE, and other partners. * Early Support Plans and exploitation screening tools. * Performance monitoring including \"distance travelled\" outcomes. Detailed requirements are set out with in the Tender Pack - Appendix B: Targeted Youth Support Service Specification",
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