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title: "The provision and management of a Family Hubs and Start for Life digital platform"
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buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL"
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# The provision and management of a Family Hubs and Start for Life digital platform

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f8b0071-bc30-4783-8913-83eb0571ce3b

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## Summary

The Medway Council is seeking to commission an organisation to establish and manage a Family Hubs and Start for Life digital platform. This two-year project requires the platform to act as a central space for local individuals and families to access the Family Hubs and Start for Life offer. The deadline for tender submissions is June 7, 2023. The contract period is set to start on July 1, 2023, and end on June 30, 2025. The procurement method is open, and the main procurement category is services under the health and social work services industry.

This tender opportunity from Medway Council presents a chance for organisations to take ownership of establishing and managing a key digital platform. Businesses with a focus on health and social services, technology solutions, and community engagement would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this open procedure procurement process.

## Notice

PLEASE APPLY VIA THE KENT BUSINESS PORTAL & REGISTER HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=48586ec1-dbfb-ed11-8122-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545 Medway Council are looking to commission an organisation to establish and manage a Family Hubs and Start for Life digital platform. This platform will in essence, act as the digital front door for the local Family Hubs and Start for Life offer in Medway. This is a two year piece of work that will need to be quickly established with the ability to tailor to local need/services. There are specific requirements and timelines for delivering against aspects of the programme as set out in the Family Hubs and Start for Life framework and service expectations. We are looking for an organisation who can take ownership for establishing and managing the Family Hubs and Start for Life digital platform. Delivering the Family Hubs and Start for Life digital platform will provide a central space and access point for individuals and families to access to local Family Hubs and Start for Life offer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08bed2fe-7639-4a2e-83aa-cc6e012604d4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 May 2023 at 15:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08bed2fe-7639-4a2e-83aa-cc6e012604d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08bed2fe-7639-4a2e-83aa-cc6e012604d4
  26th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=48586ec1-dbfb-ed11-8122-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.medway.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=48586ec1-dbfb-ed11-8122-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545

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