Tender

Best Start in Life Programme- Support for Families Services

HULL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

11 May 2026 at 09:01

Planning

27 Mar 2026 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Hull City Council is currently engaged in the tender stage of a public procurement process titled "Best Start in Life Programme- Support for Families Services." This initiative seeks providers for a support services programme aimed at families, with the contract spanning from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2029, followed by potential extensions. The tender, identified by the code CW/2026, is under an open procedure and is situated in the UKE11 region of the United Kingdom, specifically focusing on services related to community provision, education, health, and social work. The total maximum anticipated value of the services is £540,000 (gross), with a submission deadline set for 10 June 2026 and an enquiry period closing on 3 June 2026. The procurement process follows the legal basis set by the UKPGA 2023/54 and is designed as a below-threshold open competition with light-touch regulation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in community services, education, health, or social work to expand their operations and impact within the local community. Companies with expertise in delivering services to families, particularly those prepared for an open competition process, would find this tender particularly suitable. Furthermore, the upcoming Market Engagement Event on 17 April 2026 offers a valuable opportunity for potential suppliers to understand the council's commissioning plans and prepare stronger bids. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider this opportunity given the open competitive procedure and government interest in promoting diverse supplier participation.

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Notice Title

Best Start in Life Programme- Support for Families Services

Notice Description

Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide the delivery of Best Start in Life Programme- Support for Families Services. The tender is an open procedure consisting of a one stage process process. The contract is anticipated to commence 1 October 2026 ending by 31 March 2029 with an option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods. The total maximum value of the Services is PS125,000 (excluding extension periods). The value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: There will be an option to extend for a period of 2 x 12-month periods.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104156&TID=100109328&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042830-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

80000000 - Education and training services

80110000 - Pre-school education services

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
11 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 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
HULL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HULL
Postcode
HU1 2AA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of

Local Authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Electoral Ward
St Andrew's & Docklands
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

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