Planning

25067 Supervised Family Time Framework

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Jan 2026 at 16:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process, seeking to establish a framework for Supervised Family Time services. This procurement, set within the social work and related services industry category, targets providers located in the Eastern Region and other parts of the UK. Interested parties are invited to participate in online market engagement events scheduled for 10th and 23rd February 2026. A questionnaire is also available for providers to share insights into their services before the procurement deadline on 20th February 2026. The contract, which is valued above threshold and follows a light-touch regime, is expected to start on 15th July 2026 and could extend up to 2031 with renewals. Further notices are anticipated by 18th March 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses experienced in child and family support services, particularly those capable of delivering safe and positive family interactions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the framework agreement includes suitability criteria favouring such entities. By joining this framework, businesses can expand their service offerings and gain a foothold in providing essential social services throughout the Eastern Region and potentially beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

25067 Supervised Family Time Framework

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire County Council is planning to procure a framework for Supervised Family Time. The Council requires providers of Supervised Family Time, located in the Eastern Region, and across the country, to support us to meet our statutory duty to ensure that children enjoy time with family. Providers must be able to demonstrate relevant experience, knowledge, and skill in working with children and families and the ability to support safe and positive family time.

Planning Information

Cambridgeshire County Council are inviting potential providers to join one of two online market engagement events on: • 10th February 2026, 15:00-16:00 • 23rd February 2026, 11:00-12:00 During the events we will outline the upcoming opportunity to join a framework to provide Supervised Family Time on behalf of the Council. We will share information about the services required, current demand, and an overview of the procurement process and timelines. To join, email HomeFindingAdmin@cambridgeshire.gov.uk with the following information: • Name(s) and role(s) of the attendee(s) • The date of the event that you would like to attend We are also inviting potential providers to complete a short questionnaire to help us gather information about the services available in the market ahead of the planned procurement: https://forms.office.com/e/5WfTyUg8zb

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060233
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001605-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 14 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
homefindingadmin@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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