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title: "Operation of Family Hubs and Community Provision - AWARD"
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# Operation of Family Hubs and Community Provision - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d749cfd7-75ac-4fa9-99af-9d5862a980d2

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process titled "Operation of Family Hubs and Community Provision - AWARD", classified under the Health and Social Work Services industry category, with a specific focus on administrative social services, community health services, guidance and counselling services, and social work services without accommodation. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, primarily targeting the services sector, and covered various geographical locations, including the United Kingdom. The tender stage ended on 22 October 2025, and the awarded contract will commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2029. The successful supplier for this contract is Barnardo's Central Region, with an award value of £7,967,677 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in health and social work services, especially those capable of providing comprehensive family and community support. While the procurement is deemed unsuitable for small and medium enterprises or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, larger organisations with extensive experience in delivering social services infrastructure may find avenues for long-term partnership with local authorities. Businesses focusing on consulting and implementation in family and community services can leverage their expertise to align with Sandwell MBC's objectives for enhanced and consistent service delivery across differing local communities.

## Notice

Sandwell MBC Children's Services is seeking to appoint a provider to operate the core Family Hubs across the borough as set out in this document. The provider will work closely with the Start for Life lead from Public Health and the Family Hub team to agree delivery to ensure objectives are met. Family Hubs have evolved across the country over the years but the basic principles of providing early help and support to families remains key to delivery in Sandwell. This is not a new service. The authority has developed practice over the years and wishes to maintain many approaches as noted in the specification. The authority seeks consistency of practice across the towns but acknowledges that different emphasis will be required to address local issues in different communities. The successful agency will work with the local authority to further develop and enhance the services provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/783e8c95-cd3a-4d08-b3ab-1b264de55646 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,967,677 |
| 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARNARDO'S CENTRAL REGION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85321000 - Administrative social services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 16:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/783e8c95-cd3a-4d08-b3ab-1b264de55646
- 18 Dec 2025 at 16:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/783e8c95-cd3a-4d08-b3ab-1b264de55646

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/783e8c95-cd3a-4d08-b3ab-1b264de55646
  18th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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