Planning

Family Time

WIRRAL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

19 Feb 2026 at 10:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

02 Feb 2026 at 15:04

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Wirral Council, located at Town Hall, Brighton Street, Wallasey, is currently in the planning stage for the "Family Time" project, within the social services industry category. The procurement aims to deliver supervised family time services for children and young persons across and beyond the Wirral borough. Key upcoming deadlines include the completion of a Soft Market Testing document by interested providers, due by 6th March 2026. The planned contract period runs from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029. This procurement follows the "lightTouch" regime, with the tender's legal framework under the UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement stage is currently focused on planning for the project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services to expand their offerings within the UK, particularly in sub-central government projects. Given its focus on supervised family time, organisations proficient in family-oriented social work or those with experience in delivering services to children and young people would find the process advantageous. It offers extensive growth avenues for service providers looking for long-term arrangements, with potential renewals extending to 2030. There is a robust budget for the work, indicated by the gross amount of £1,660,000, making it an attractive prospect for experienced social work professionals and companies aiming to scale their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Family Time

Notice Description

The Provider will be required to deliver supervised family time a service for children, young people and their families across and outside the borough of Wirral

Planning Information

Soft Market Testing document to be completed by interested providers and uploaded via the Chest portal on or before Friday 6th March. Family Time DN807396 https://procontract.due-north.com/register If you experience any technical difficulties registering or using The Chest, please contact support: Email: procontractsuppliers@proactis.com Telephone: 0330 005 0352

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061470
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015108-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,660,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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