Planning

Best Start Family Hubs & Children Centres x4

ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH

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Planning

28 May 2026 at 13:54

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Borough of Greenwich plans to initiate a public procurement process for the "Best Start Family Hubs & Children Centres x4," which focuses on the provision of early help services for families with children aged 0-5 years (and older for certain elements). This procurement falls under the education and training services category, with a delivery location in the London region (UKI51). The process is currently at the planning stage, and an open procedure will be employed, inviting all interested suppliers. The total estimated value of the contract is £34,012,600, and its implementation is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2027, concluding on 31st March 2032, with a potential extension to 2036. A future notice regarding this procurement will be published on or after 30th June 2026.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those experienced in providing family and children-centric programmes. Given the open procedure and large-scale nature of the contract, both SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses capable of delivering essential services in the early childhood education and care sector, potentially leading to long-term partnerships with a public authority like the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Such collaboration could enhance the businesses' profiles and portfolios in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Best Start Family Hubs & Children Centres x4

Notice Description

Provision of early help services for families with children 0-5years (5+ for FH element)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a7d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050394-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,012,600 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE18 6HQ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Woolwich Arsenal
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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