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HEA25231 - Family Hubs Direct Award

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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15 Apr 2026 at 15:38

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council has awarded a direct contract for expanding Family Hubs across Malvern Hills, Wychavon, and Worcester City Districts, valued at £111,800 for a period from 1st March 2026 to 31st March 2027. This procurement falls under the "services" category, specifically targeting community, social, and personal services. The contract, titled "Family Hubs Direct Award," was completed without competition and is part of the government's initiative to support child development in areas of higher deprivation. The procurement stage is complete, following the light touch regime to enable flexibility in service provision, with the contract awarded to ACTION FOR CHILDREN on 7th April 2026.

This tender presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for organisations experienced in delivering community and social services. Companies specialising in educational support and family engagement can find opportunities therein, as the initiative aims to expand outreach and support systems to help families achieve a good level of development for children. Businesses skilled in service delivery and coproduction will be well-suited to contribute to the development of these Family Hubs. The initiative allows for strategic partnership and branding, enhancing community service capabilities while responding to national strategies for improving child development outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HEA25231 - 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 Malvern Hills, Wychavon & Worcester City 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 PS111,800 for the period 01/03/26 - 31/03/27

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068379
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034400-2026
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

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
£111,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
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

ACTION FOR CHILDREN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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