This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

14 Jul 2026 at 14:30

Tender

14 Jul 2026 at 14:07

PlanningUpdate

04 Jun 2026 at 12:40

Planning

04 Jun 2026 at 12:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, based in London, is seeking bids for the "Family Finding Programme Rollout," an initiative to enhance welfare services for children and young people across various regions in the United Kingdom. This open procedure is actively in the tender stage, inviting providers to submit proposals by 4th August 2026. The programme aims to embed an evidence-based Family Finding model into local authorities, providing necessary leadership, training, and support. The accelerated procurement process is part of a light-touch regime, reflecting its importance and urgency, with the implementation set to commence from 1st October 2026. Key dates include the end of the award period on 14th September 2026, with a funding allocation of £8.4 million gross for project delivery through March 2028, with an optional one-year extension available.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for providers experienced in delivering welfare services, particularly those with expertise in implementing evidence-based family support models within local governmental contexts. Companies with a strong track record in leadership, training, quality assurance, and technical support based in the children's social care sector are ideally positioned to compete. The project encourages the involvement of SMEs and VCSEs and seeks to scale up Family Finding efforts across eligible English local authorities, potentially expanding service reach and impact. Businesses capable of demonstrating effective past outcomes and scaling abilities are well-suited to leverage this opportunity for strategic growth and broader market presence.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Family Finding Programme Rollout

Notice Description

The Department seeks to procure a provider to deliver and embed an evidence-based Family Finding model in eligible LAs . The provider will provide leadership, training, technical support, and quality assurance to enable local authorities to embed the Family Finding programme sustainably.

Planning Information

The Market engagement event will be held over Teams and is scheduled to take place on Thurday 11th June 2026 at 10:30am - 11am. If you would like to secure a spot at the event, please email family.finding@education.gov.uk no later than 5pm Wednesday 10th June 2026. When signing up, please confirm the name of your organisation, the names of individuals who will be attending and their job roles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066329-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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