--- title: "Tender for Early Help Services for Children and Families" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9b495047-9f3f-496b-9f49-276a09a1e98d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b495047-9f3f-496b-9f49-276a09a1e98d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b495047-9f3f-496b-9f49-276a09a1e98d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b495047-9f3f-496b-9f49-276a09a1e98d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-21" --- # Tender for Early Help Services for Children and Families Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b495047-9f3f-496b-9f49-276a09a1e98d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9b495047-9f3f-496b-9f49-276a09a1e98d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9b495047-9f3f-496b-9f49-276a09a1e98d.json) ## Summary Herefordshire Council has awarded a contract for Early Help Services for Children and Families, focusing on providing assistance to children and families with complex needs in the West Midlands region. The objective of this service is to enhance the resilience of families and promote system change for efficient local services. The value of the contract is £450,000, and it runs from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027. This project falls under the Health and social work services category and follows the Light Touch Regime (LTR) within The Public Contract Regulations 2015. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 2 December 2024. The contract has been awarded to Vennture, an SME and VCSE provider, as of 21 February 2025. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for organisations in the health and social work services sector, particularly those experienced in providing comprehensive support to families. SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in coordinating services and driving system efficiencies will find this contract beneficial for expanding their footprint and generating positive community impact in Herefordshire. The contract provides visibility and credibility through collaboration with Herefordshire Council and demonstrates a commitment to tackling complex social needs, thereby fostering business growth and development within the West Midlands. ## Notice The Council is seeking to appoint a service provider to provide the Early Help Service to Herefordshire children and their families with complex needs. Its focus is on building the resilience of thousands of families across Herefordshire each year, and on driving system change so that every area has joined up, efficient local services which are able to identify families in need and provide the right support at the right time. This contract is for two years from 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2027. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) is being carried out under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) allowed within The Public Contract Regulations 2015, Reg 74 to 77 and therefore applies the flexibilities afforded under above regulation. Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (TUPE) regulations may apply to at least five members of staff. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this contract opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6bd5614-6569-4279-8eea-6b0880097e20 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £450,000 | | 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 | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | HEREFORD | | Post town | Hereford | | Postcode | HR4 0LE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of | | Local authority | Herefordshire, County of | | Electoral ward | Widemarsh | | Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | VENNTURE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6bd5614-6569-4279-8eea-6b0880097e20 - 15 Nov 2024 at 16:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd49197-3ad7-41eb-8202-4d76ec93fd36 - 4 Nov 2024 at 19:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e6e6e78-d6bf-4aeb-9915-6d0489b142b4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6bd5614-6569-4279-8eea-6b0880097e20 21st February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd49197-3ad7-41eb-8202-4d76ec93fd36 15th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e6e6e78-d6bf-4aeb-9915-6d0489b142b4 4th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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