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Family Hubs Start for Life Commissioned Services - Dad Matters Home Start

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2026 at 15:09

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26 Feb 2026 at 14:59

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26 Feb 2026 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Family Hubs Start for Life Commissioned Services - Dad Matters Home Start" project. This contract focuses on welfare services within the sector of public authority, specifically targeting sub-central government organisations. The project aims to improve health and development outcomes for babies by supporting dads, stepdads, and other male carers from pregnancy to two years. Located in Bradford, the initiatives align with recommendations from the Dame Andrea Leadsom review. Government confirmation of funding was secured in December 2024, allowing for continued service delivery beyond March 2025, with contracts awarded to HOME-START BRADFORD DISTRICT. The procurement method was direct, specified as below threshold and without competition under a light-touch regime. The award was formalised on 26th February 2026, and the contract runs until 31st March 2026, with the possibility of renewal extending to 2027, subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

This tender offers vital opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare services, especially those with an emphasis on child development and family support programmes. Ideal candidates include large organisations with capabilities in delivering targeted support for families, specifically focusing on health, education, and social outcomes. As this procurement did not involve competition, businesses with a strong community presence and experience in partnership with local authorities may find themselves well-positioned to capture similar future contracts. The project highlights a crucial area of demand in the public sector, encouraging companies to innovate in service delivery models and build robust relationships with local governmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Family Hubs Start for Life Commissioned Services - Dad Matters Home Start

Notice Description

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (BMDC) was one of 75 Local Authorities awarded funding to drive through recommendations identified in the Dame Andrea Leadsom review into improving health & development outcomes for babies in England, with an aim to: * Provide support to parents and carers so they can nurture their babies and children, improving health and education outcomes for all. * Contribute to a reduction in inequalities in health and education outcomes for babies, children and families across England by ensuring that support provided is communicated to all parents and carers, including those who are hardest to reach and/or most in need. * Build the evidence base for what works when it comes to improving health and education outcomes for babies, children, and families in different delivery contexts. The programme started in April 2023 current funding was due to cease on the 31st March 2025. Government confirmation of further funding was provided in December 2024 for 2025/6 allowing for contracts to be awarded to continue the ongoing service delivery. Support for dads, stepdads and other male carers during pregnancy to 2 years. Support with attachment and bonding, mental health and signposting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017461-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£69,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOME-START BRADFORD DISTRICT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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