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HEA25233 Family Hubs Direct Award

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Mar 2026 at 15:47

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Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council is the buying organisation for the "HEA25233 Family Hubs Direct Award," a procurement process aimed at expanding local Family Hub services, with funding from the Department for Education as part of the national strategy "Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life." The procurement falls under the industry category of community, social and personal services, specifically targeting areas of higher deprivation within the Redditch and Bromsgrove Districts. The contract period spans from 5th March 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a gross contract value of £87,600. The procurement stage is complete, and it follows a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method with a special "light touch" regime.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social services and community development sector. If your business specialises in the provision of family support services, outreach programmes, or home learning environments, this contract offers a platform to showcase expertise and take part in impactful community development. The involvement of Worcestershire County Council as the contracting authority affirms the credibility and structured oversight of the project, benefiting both established companies and those seeking expansion within the West Midlands region. Large suppliers, particularly those experienced in similar public sector projects, are well-suited to participate and contribute to this initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HEA25233 Family Hubs Direct Award

Notice Description

The Best Start Family Hubs Grant funding is a national government investment led by the Department for Education (DfE). It sits within the wider "Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life" strategy, published in July 2025, and the government's Plan for Change ambition to ensure 75% of children achieve a Good Level of Development (GLD) by 2028. The grant will expand and embed a local network of Best Start Family Hubs, prioritising areas of higher deprivation. This funding will be used locally to expand the local offer of Family Hubs, and services offered within these, taking them into the new phase of Best Start Family Hubs. Development of the Family Hub provision in Redditch and Bromsgrove Districts. To include; * Expanding the capacity of the current Family Hub offer * Rebranding and launch a new 'Best Start Family Hub' system branding * Expanding the current offer of parenting support with Family Hubs * Developing and expanding a Home learning Environment offer of support * Expanding current outreach provision * Expanding current peer support delivery * Ensuring families are engaged in coproduction and service development Contract value is PS73,000 for the period 01/03/26 - 31/03/27.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066c98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024211-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REDDITCH BOROUGH COUNCIL

Further Information

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