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title: "Families First Strategic Delivery Partner"
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# Families First Strategic Delivery Partner

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52a75700-7c62-4ff1-8b96-5793d2bafc3b

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the “Families First Strategic Delivery Partner” project, aimed at delivering consultancy services for the Children's Services Families First Programme. This open procedure resulted in an award to Newton Consulting Ltd, with a contract value of £7,198,523. The procurement falls under the business and management consultancy and related services industry category and is set to be carried out in England, United Kingdom. The award stage was finalised on 2nd July 2025, following the tender period which concluded on 27th May 2025. The contract began on 3rd July 2025 and is projected to end on 31st March 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large consultancy firms specialising in strategic delivery, particularly those experienced in child services programmes. With a substantial contract value, it provides a platform for business growth and credibility in the management consultancy sector. Although not deemed suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, the awarded contract allows Newton Consulting Ltd to leverage their large-scale operations and contribute effectively to public sector consulting services in the UK.

## Notice

To provide consultancy services as a strategic delivery partner for the Children's Services Families First Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b06b2d4-5984-4a57-bd0e-4ed401e8591b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2025 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,198,523 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,198,523 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWTON CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2025 at 09:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b06b2d4-5984-4a57-bd0e-4ed401e8591b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b06b2d4-5984-4a57-bd0e-4ed401e8591b
  3rd July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

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