Tender

Operation of Family Hubs and Community Provision

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Sep 2025 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for a procurement process titled "Operation of Family Hubs and Community Provision." The tender is aimed at appointing a provider to manage core Family Hubs across the borough in Oldbury, United Kingdom (region UKG37). The contracting authority seeks to maintain consistency in family support services, acknowledging the need for localised approaches across different communities. The procurement falls under the "Health and Social Work Services" industry category, with a combined contract value of approximately £13.6 million. This is an open procedure allowing electronic submissions, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 22nd October 2025, and the contract is scheduled to begin on 1st April 2026 and may be extended until 31st March 2031.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community health and social work services, particularly those capable of delivering administrative and counselling services. Companies with a proven track record in managing family-focused programmes and those interested in collaborating with public health officials will find this tender appealing. The tender enables businesses to expand their operations within the public sector, enhancing service delivery to diverse communities in Sandwell. Given the substantial contract value, it is a promising prospect for both established organisations and those looking to broaden their regional influence in the Midlands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operation of Family Hubs and Community Provision

Notice Description

Sandwell MBC Children's Services is seeking to appoint a provider to operate the core Family Hubs across the borough as set out in this document. The provider will work closely with the Start for Life lead from Public Health and the Family Hub team to agree delivery to ensure objectives are met. Family Hubs have evolved across the country over the years but the basic principles of providing early help and support to families remains key to delivery in Sandwell. This is not a new service. The authority has developed practice over the years and wishes to maintain many approaches as noted in the specification. The authority seeks consistency of practice across the towns but acknowledges that different emphasis will be required to address local issues in different communities. The successful agency will work with the local authority to further develop and enhance the services provided.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract period will be for an initial period of three (3) years from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. There is an additional option to extend for a further two (2) year period until 31 March 2031 at the Council's discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a019
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058882-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85321000 - Administrative social services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,628,095 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,628,095 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Neil Whitehouse
Contact Email
michelle_hackwood@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

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