Tender

Power2 Keyworkers

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council is currently in the tender stage for the re-commissioning of its Power2 Keyworkers support services, under the project titled "Power2 Keyworkers". This procurement involves social work and related services in the West Midlands (region UKG39) and is divided into three lots: Lived Experience Mentoring & Trauma Informed Relationship Support, Trauma Informed Parenting & PACE Practice Support, and Creative Therapeutic Support & Future Pathway Planning. This open procedure tender has a close date for submissions by 12:00 on 20th February 2026. The enquiry period ends on 6th February 2026, allowing potential bidders to seek clarifications. The contract is estimated at a value of approximately £1,520,044.80 gross, running a term from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029, with an option for a one-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social work sector, particularly those experienced in trauma-informed care and collaborative multi-agency work. It is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the emphasis on quality, social value, and inclusivity. Companies with skills in relational safeguarding, developmental trauma theory, and restorative practice could excel due to the specific requirements detailed in the lots. The open procurement method allows all interested parties to submit bids, potentially broadening business prospects and fostering growth in providing pivotal community services. The detailed specifications and award criteria encourage competitive engagement, fostering innovation and high standards in service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Power2 Keyworkers

Notice Description

The City of Wolverhampton Council is re-commissioning their Power2 Keyworkers support services. The contract will be split into 3 lots: Lot 1 - Lived Experience Mentoring & Trauma Informed Relationship Support; Lot 2 - Trauma Informed Parenting & PACE Practice Support; Lot 3 - Creative Therapeutic Support & Future Pathway Planning. Power2 is a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to supporting children and young adults (10-25) who have experienced trauma, exploitation, or instability. Their approach is rooted in relational safeguarding, developmental trauma theory, and restorative practice. The team includes social workers, senior family support worker, social care worker, educational psychologists, drama psychotherapist, 3rd sector organisations who work collaboratively to build trust, emotional safety, and resilience in the lives of those they support. Power2 also champions contextual and transitional safeguarding-recognising that risk often lies within the environment, compounding young people's vulnerabilities-and works to disrupt harmful dynamics through multi-agency collaboration.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Lived Experience Mentoring & Trauma Informed Relationship Support

Lot 1 - Lived Experience Mentoring & Trauma Informed Relationship Support (3 KeyWorkers) - detailed in the individual specification.

Renewal: Optional 1 (one) 1 (one) year extensions.

Lot 2 - Trauma Informed Parenting & PACE Practice Support

Lot 2 - Trauma Informed Parenting & PACE Practice Support (2 KeyWorkers) - detailed in individual specification.

Renewal: Optional 1 (one) 1 (one) year extensions.

Lot 3 - Creative Therapeutic Support & Future Pathway Planning

Lot 3 - Creative Therapeutic Support & Future Pathway Planning (1 KeyWorker) - detailed in individual specification

Renewal: Optional 1 (one) 1 (one) year extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004868-2026
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
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
£1,266,704 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,266,704 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-01-15

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Further Information

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