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Children and Families Support Services Open Framework

London Borough of Hackney

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

18 Jun 2026 at 09:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

15 Jun 2026 at 15:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

07 May 2026 at 12:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

05 Jan 2026 at 15:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

29 Oct 2025 at 13:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney is actively managing the procurement process for the "Children and Families Support Services Open Framework," aimed at delivering social work and related services in Hackney, United Kingdom. The procurement, under an open procedure, falls within the services category and is currently at the tender update stage as of 18th June 2026. The tendering process involves several strategic lots, each focusing on different support services such as mentoring, community-based parenting assessments, and crisis intervention. The relevant industry classification under the CPV code 85300000 pertains to social work services. Potential suppliers can submit their inquiries until 24th July 2026, with the tender period concluding on 31st July 2026. The award of contracts is expected to be finalised by 6th October 2026.

This framework provides significant opportunities for potential bidders, particularly SMEs and VCSEs engaging in social welfare and family support services, to expand their business footprint by partnering with a reputable local authority. The framework supports a flexible procurement method, enabling providers to propose innovative solutions through mini-competitions or direct awards. This creates a versatile landscape for those offering unique, quality-assured interventions aimed at improving children's wellbeing. Businesses with experience in tailored support services and those capable of embedding systemic, trauma-informed, and anti-racist practices into their delivery models are well-suited to compete in this tender process, with a substantial contract value reaching £6,960,000, highlighting lucrative prospects for growing enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Children and Families Support Services Open Framework

Notice Description

The Children and Families Support Services Open Framework provides structured, quality-assured interventions like mentoring, parenting assessments, and crisis support.

Lot Information

Positive / Structured Activities

One-to-one support to promote confidence, engagement, and emotional wellbeing.

Renewal: Option to extend for 1 year

Specialist Mentoring Support

Focused, targeted mentoring delivered by specialist staff to achieve specific, measurable goals for children and young people.

Renewal: option to extend for 1 year

Community-Based Parenting Assessments

Intensive family assessments conducted within the community or sometimes referred to as "reverse residential assessments," often mandated by the courts.

Renewal: Option to extend for 1 year

Crisis Intervention and Specialist Support

Quick, intensive responses for children and families facing an urgent need or high risk (e.g., nurses, restraint-trained support workers).

Renewal: option to extend for 1 year

Planning Information

The London Borough of Hackney's Children and Families service, which is preparing for the forthcoming Support Services Framework for children, young people, and families, invites interested organisations from the voluntary, community, and independent sectors to attend a 'Pre-Tender Market Engagement' virtual event on 14th May 2026. Virtual Event Details ● Date: Thursday, 14th May 2026 ● Time: 9:30 am to 11:00 am ● Purpose: This event will be an opportunity for us to update providers on developments with the re-commissioning of the services and for them to ask any questions. ● The event will be held over the Google Meets Platform. To register attendees for the pre-tender event, interested organisations should submit their email addresses. This can be done either through the portal's messaging function or by emailing Claudette.Lewis@hackney.gov.uk with the subject line:"Support Services Framework - Pre-tender Event".

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d647
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057389-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2030 4-5 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
London Borough of Hackney
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1DY
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Further Information

Notice Documents

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