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Early Help Community Connector & Locality Leads

BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

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Planning

04 Aug 2026 at 14:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham Children's Trust Community Interest Company is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Early Help Community Connector & Locality Leads". This initiative belongs to the health and social work services category and is set to take place in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The procurement is managed through a competitive flexible procedure under a light-touch regime and is above the financial threshold. The planned start for the contract is 1 April 2027, with completion expected by 31 March 2030, subject to potential renewal until 2032. Key activities will focus on delivering Early Help services across ten Birmingham localities to support children, young people, and families with an integrated Family Help approach. Potential suppliers can expect further notices on 1 November 2026.

For businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), this tender represents a substantial opportunity to contribute to a high-impact community initiative with a contract value of approximately £7,750,000 net to £9,300,000 gross. Organisations specialising in health and social work services, particularly those experienced in early intervention and integrated service models, will find this an excellent opportunity to expand their offerings and establish a presence within the public sector. Emphasising collaboration with voluntary and community sectors, this project is ideal for innovative firms that can deliver proactive, coordinated solutions tailored to community needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Early Help Community Connector & Locality Leads

Notice Description

To deliver and oversee Early Help services across ten Birmingham localities, supporting children, young people and families through a locality-based model focused on early intervention, prevention and improved outcomes. The Trust is seeking to develop an integrated Family Help approach, aligned with national reforms, that provides a more proactive, coordinated and consistent offer, whilst retaining the strengths and contribution of the voluntary and community sector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073818-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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
£7,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 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
BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S TRUST COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B6 4DU
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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