--- title: "Provision of Early Help Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d24a66e7-f210-4473-96ca-1828b8159146" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d24a66e7-f210-4473-96ca-1828b8159146" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d24a66e7-f210-4473-96ca-1828b8159146.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d24a66e7-f210-4473-96ca-1828b8159146.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRADFORD CHILDREN & FAMILIES TRUST" published: "2025-09-18" --- # Provision of Early Help Services Buyer: BRADFORD CHILDREN & FAMILIES TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d24a66e7-f210-4473-96ca-1828b8159146 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d24a66e7-f210-4473-96ca-1828b8159146) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d24a66e7-f210-4473-96ca-1828b8159146.json) ## Summary Bradford Children & Families Trust (BCFT) is currently undertaking a tendering process for the provision of Early Help Services across the Bradford District. This initiative focuses on social work and related services, classified under CPV code 85300000, aimed at delivering community-based support for vulnerable families. The procurement is in the tender stage with a deadline for submission on 15th October 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and could last up to seven years, with the initial term being three years and options for extension by up to 24 months. The procurement method is described as a selective, negotiated procedure, and the services will be located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services and community support, particularly those keen on addressing diverse family needs within multicultural communities. With three defined Lots, including Family Support and Emotional Resilience services, organisations can bid for one or more Lots to tailor their participation. Firms with expertise in working with refugee and asylum seeker families, as well as those with capabilities in coordinating inclusive functions, would find this tender particularly aligned with their services. Despite the contract being unsuited for SMEs and VCSEs, it provides room for larger organisations to innovate and collaborate in the delivery of impactful community support services, thereby enhancing their portfolio and operational reach. ## Notice Bradford Children & Families Trust (BCFT) is commissioning a comprehensive programme of Early Help services to deliver a wide range of high-quality, evidence-based provisions aimed at delivering Early Help and Prevention, targeted and community-based support for vulnerable families across the Bradford District. Services will engage with families from culturally diverse communities, support children to thrive and achieve positive outcomes, and empower families to enhance their own and their children's life chances. The programme of services is divided into 3 Lots. Bidders can apply for 1 or more Lots. Lot 1: Family Support and Family Aide Worker Service Lot 2a: Refugee and Asylum Seeker Children and Families Service Lot 2b: Roma Children and Families Service Lot 2c: Gypsy Traveller Children and Families Service Lot 2d: Inclusion Coordination Function Lot 3: Emotional Resilience and Wellbeing Service Providers will be expected to work collaboratively in the delivery of services across all Lots, with family Hubs and the wider partners across the Early Help system. The contracts will commence from 1st April 2026, for an initial period of 3 years, with 2 options to extend by up to 24 months. The maximum duration of the contracts will be 7 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc88abea-fb3e-4b0c-a3e0-71ae8d7c33eb | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2033 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £17,351,950 | | 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 | BRADFORD CHILDREN & FAMILIES TRUST | | Locality | BRADFORD | | Post town | Bradford | | Postcode | BD5 0QL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford | | Local authority | Bradford | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Bradford West | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation - 85320000 - Social services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 18 Sep 2025 at 22:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc88abea-fb3e-4b0c-a3e0-71ae8d7c33eb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc88abea-fb3e-4b0c-a3e0-71ae8d7c33eb 18th September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98191&B=BCFT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/155621 User / Company ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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