The Provision of Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies Volunteer Peer and Parenting Support Service

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Jun 2026 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies Volunteer Peer and Parenting Support Service. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with geographic focus being the UKD33 region (Manchester, United Kingdom). The process is currently in the tender stage, following an open procedure. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 October 2026, with a duration of 2.5 years and an option to extend for an additional 2 years subject to funding. Submission of tender documents must be completed via the electronic portal 'the Chest' by 11am on 17 July 2026, with a preceding enquiry period ending on 8 July 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of managing family hubs and peer support frameworks. Organisations with expertise in providing community-based health services, parenting support, and volunteer mobilisation will be well-positioned. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) entities may also find this contract attractive, given its focus on service quality, social value, and environmental impact. Engaging with Manchester City Council through this contract could offer significant business growth and networking prospects within the public sector.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies Volunteer Peer and Parenting Support Service

Notice Description

Manchester City Council ('the Council') is looking to procure contracts for The Provision of Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies Volunteer Peer and Parenting Support Service. This procurement is for The Provision of Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies Volunteer Peer and Parenting Support Service. The contract period will be for 2.5 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years subject to funding. It is intended for the contract to commence 01 October 2026. The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract period will be for 2.5 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years subject to funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058706-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 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
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD33 Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058706-2026
    22nd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • www.the-chest.org.uk
    The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 17 July 2026 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by 11am 8 July 2026

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