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Best Start in Life Programme Services

Bradford Children & Families Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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25 Sep 2026 at 14:28

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22 Sep 2026 at 17:03

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Summary of the contracting process

Bradford Children & Families Trust is commissioning two social-support services for its Best Start in Life Programme, intended to improve child development, family wellbeing, school readiness and access to joined-up early-years, health, education and family support. Lot 1 covers evidence-based parenting programmes for families with children aged 0–5, building parenting confidence, positive parent-child relationships and the home learning environment. Lot 2 covers support for families with children aged 0–2, focused on parent-infant relationships and perinatal mental health and wellbeing. Both services aim to improve developmental and wellbeing outcomes for children and families. The Trust is based in Bradford; the procurement does not specify a separate service delivery location.

The Trust invited offers through an open competitive flexible procedure with negotiation, under the Procurement Act 2023. Enquiries were due by 4pm on 8 October 2026. The amended timetable sets the Stage 1 submission deadline at 11am on 22 October 2026 and the Stage 2 deadline at 11am on 2 December 2026; the latter is not the Stage 1 deadline. The estimated total value is £7,699,560 excluding VAT, including extension options. Lot 1 is valued at £3,499,800 and Lot 2 at £4,199,760, excluding VAT. Both contracts run from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029, with two discretionary extensions of up to 24 months each. For both lots, quality carries 90% of the evaluation weighting and price 10%.

The opportunity suits organisations able to deliver high-quality, evidence-based support to parents and carers, with distinct expertise depending on the lot. Lot 1 calls for parenting programmes for families with children aged 0–5, including work to build parenting confidence, strengthen parent-child relationships and support children’s learning at home. Lot 2 is aimed at providers experienced in supporting families with children aged 0–2, promoting early parent-infant relationships and addressing parental wellbeing and mental health through safe, inclusive provision. The stated outcomes also call for services to contribute to children’s health, development and educational readiness, and to help families access integrated support. Small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises are identified as suitable for either lot.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Best Start in Life Programme Services

Notice Description

Bradford Children and Families Trust (BCFT) is seeking to commission suppliers to deliver services that support the Best Start in Life Programme's strategic objectives. The commissioned services will aim to improve child development outcomes, enhance family wellbeing and positive relationships, increase school readiness, reduce inequalities, and facilitate access to integrated early years, health, education, and family support services. The procurement will be divided into the following two Lots: Lot 1: Lot 1 - Evidence-Based Programmes and Support for Parents Lot 2: Lot 2 - Parent-Infant Relationships and Perinatal Mental Health Service The services are expected to be delivered from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029, with two options to extend the contract for up to a further 24 months each, at the Trust's discretion.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Evidence Based Programmes and Support for Parents Service

The Service will deliver high-quality, evidence-based parenting support for families with children aged 0-5 years, which strengthens parenting confidence and capability, promotes positive parent-child relationships, enhances the home learning environment, and improves children's developmental, wellbeing and school readiness outcomes.

Renewal: Two extensions of up to 24 months each

Lot 2 - Parent-Infant Relationships and Perinatal & Mental Wellbeing Provision

The Service will deliver high-quality, evidence-based parenting support for families with children aged 0-2 years. It will support and empower parents and carers to nurture their children and provide the best start in life. Through safe, inclusive, and supportive provision, promote positive early parent-infant relationships, support parental wellbeing and mental health, strengthening parenting confidence, and improve health, developmental, and educational outcomes for children and families.

Renewal: Two extensions of up to 24 months each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0777f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091043-2026
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
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,699,560 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,699,560 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bradford Children & Families Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD5 0QL
Postcode Area
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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