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Best Start in Life Community Champions Pilot

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2026 at 13:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bath & North East Somerset Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for the "Best Start in Life Community Champions Pilot," aimed at supporting families with children aged 0-5 years. As a sub-central government authority, Bath & North East Somerset Council serves the region of Bath in the United Kingdom and leverages a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The process was initiated on 18th March 2026, with the award signed on 20th March 2026. The contract period runs from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026, with a potential six-month extension. This service falls under the category of health and social work services, enhancing community connectivity and service accessibility for local families.

Businesses specialising in health and social service delivery and community engagement initiatives can find lucrative opportunities through contracts like this, particularly in regions focused on integrated family services. Large organisations such as the awarded supplier, Southside Family Project, can leverage such opportunities to expand their service footprint and establish regional partnerships. The nature of this below-threshold, non-competitive procurement allows established local entities to utilise existing resources effectively and enhance strategic positions within community service provision sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Best Start in Life Community Champions Pilot

Notice Description

The Best Start in Life Community Champion Service will provide a friendly first point of contact for families with children aged 0-5 accessing family hubs, helping them to understand what local services are available and how to access them. They will connect families to maternity, health visiting, childcare, SEND services, parenting and community groups and will be present in local communities. The value of the initial 6 month contract is PS22,926.00, with one further possible 6 month extension valued at PS22,926.00.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067058
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025768-2026
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,926 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHSIDE FAMILY PROJECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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