Tender

Open Framework Agreement - Provision for the Family Time Supervision

BRADFORD CHILDREN & FAMILIES TRUST

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Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 17:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Bradford Children & Families Trust is conducting a procurement process through an Open Framework Agreement titled "Provision for the Family Time Supervision." This tender falls under the social work industry category, and aims to provide support for family time between children in care and their family members. The procurement is active, currently in the tender stage, and split into two Lots: Lot 1 ‘In District’ and Lot 2 ‘Out of District’. With a forecasted term of 8 years, the Trust anticipates reopening the framework at least once every three years following the Procurement Act 2023 guidelines. The submission deadline is set for 18th March 2026, with the contract periods commencing on 1st July 2026 and extending through to 30th June 2034.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the social work sector, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, by allowing providers to contribute to meaningful interactions for children in care. The project demands a focus on quality service delivery, offering a complete framework agreement with a procurement process following the open procedure. Successful bidders, who need to score a minimum quality threshold at the Pre-Selection Questionnaire stage, will find ample opportunities to expand their operational reach either within or outside the Bradford district. The emphasis on child-centred, safe and cost-effective family time supervision aligns well with experienced social work service providers looking to enhance their practice and engage with governmental work.

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Notice Title

Open Framework Agreement - Provision for the Family Time Supervision

Notice Description

Bradford Children and Families Trust (the Trust) is dedicated to ensuring that children in care or subject to care proceedings have meaningful and appropriate opportunities for Family Time with their family members and other significant individuals in their lives. The Trust is seeking Providers to join the Open Framework to support the delivery and facilitate family time between children in care and their family members, with a focus on timely, cost-effective, safe, supportive, and child-centred interactions. The Open Framework will be divided into two Lots: Lot 1 'In District' and Lot 2 'Out of District'. Providers can apply to any Lot(s). It is anticipated that the Open Framework for each Lot will be for a fixed term of 8 years. The Open Framework will be re-opened in line with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023, a minimum of once within three (3) years of its life; and at least every five years thereafter, and will last no more than 8 years in total.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - In District - Family Time Supervision

Family Time Supervision sessions taking place in the Bradford District.

Lot 2 - Out of District: Family Time Supervision

Family Time Supervision sessions taking place out of the Bradford District and outside of the remit of the in-house provision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012605-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRADFORD CHILDREN & FAMILIES TRUST
Contact Name
BCFT Procurement
Contact Email
tenders@bradfordcft.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01234567890

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD5 0QL
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

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