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IA3750 Families First Reforms Project

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Sep 2025 at 11:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "IA3750 Families First Reforms Project" was managed by Staffordshire County Council, a public authority in the sub-central government sector, located at 1 Staffordshire Place, Tipping Street, Stafford, UK. This process operates under the services category, specifically involving health and social work services. The procurement, initiated as a direct method without competition, was awarded on 18th September 2025 to Mutual Ventures. The project involves collaboration with the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver the Families First Programme in Staffordshire. The contract period started on 1st September 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2025, with potential extensions available.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in programme management support, mobilisation, and co-design, especially those with a background in consultancy services for public sector projects. The core contract, valued at £105,050 with the potential to extend services provision, can attract small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in implementing initiatives related to local government reorganisation, system integration, and sector-specific support. Engaging in such government contracts can bolster business portfolios and provide long-term growth prospects through significant project exposure and collaborations with government entities and initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IA3750 Families First Reforms Project

Notice Description

To work with Mutual Ventures, who are in partnership with the DfE to deliver the Families First Program for Staffordshire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059d08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057663-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£105,050 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.team@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MUTUAL VENTURES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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