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Expression of Interest (EOI): Support for families in crisis or at risk of or affected by care proceedings/child removal

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 Jul 2026 at 15:14

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is initiating a procurement process at the planning stage with a focus on the industry category of health and social work services. The council seeks expressions of interest for a service designed to support families in crisis or those impacted by care proceedings and child removal, within the UKK11 region, specifically Bristol. The planning details include a milestone for expressions of interest due by 18th August 2026 via the ProContract portal, and the full tentative contract period spans from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030. The procurement follows a light-touch regime, focusing on service delivery and improvement of life outcomes for families with complex needs.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services. Organisations with a robust volunteer base in Bristol and experience in handling complex family needs will find this tender particularly appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are considered suitable to bid. The service aims to reduce the need for social care involvement and mitigate the number of children entering care, aligning with Bristol City Council’s objectives to enhance family welfare and support community stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expression of Interest (EOI): Support for families in crisis or at risk of or affected by care proceedings/child removal

Notice Description

Bristol City Council wishes to test the level of market interest in providing a service which provides support for families in crisis or at risk of or affected by care proceedings/child removal. The aim of this service is to provide support to families in crisis in Bristol which improves outcomes for them and their children, reduces the need for social care involvement and reduces the number of children coming into care. The service will need to comprise of three distinct elements, which together will form the overall delivery model. The provider should have a demonstrable track record of delivering all three elements. The provision must: * Have an existing stable volunteer base in Bristol so referrals can be received and support offered from the beginning of the contract. * Be able to support families with complex levels of need (eg families in crisis and in need, step down from fostering, care leavers in supported accommodation, families going through or post care proceedings).

Planning Information

Expressions of interest via an Expression Of Interest (EOI) form to be uploaded via ProContract portal. Specification can be found on the EOI form. Clarification questions can be asked via the messages tab

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d134
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069328-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£498,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL 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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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