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title: "CS2243 - Friends for Families"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f7df"
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buyer: "WILTSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# CS2243 - Friends for Families

Buyer: WILTSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f7df

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Wiltshire Council, aimed at providing a Volunteer Support Programme for families with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Wiltshire. Currently in the tender stage, the Council is seeking suppliers through an open procedure to implement the "Friends for Families" service. This service targets aiding primary school children with SEND who are at risk of or already suspended from school. The contract, valued at £352,000, is categorised under social work and related services. Interested parties should note the upcoming deadline for submissions on 16th July 2025, and that the contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2025, lasting until October 2028. The project is based in the UKK15 region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, especially those with expertise in working with children with SEND. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to bid, given the project's focus on face-to-face engagement and support for families outside school hours. With quality being a primary award criterion, businesses that excel in delivering high standards of social care and support can exploit this opportunity to expand their services, create value for their clients, and strengthen their presence in the community welfare sector. The project allows for innovative methods of contact and support, such as telephone and video calling, expanding the reach and adaptability of service offerings.

## Notice

Provision of Volunteer Support Programme for Families with Children with SEND Need in Wiltshire Wiltshire Council has a priority to ensure that families living in Wiltshire get the best start in life, this will be managed by offering early support services. Wiltshire Council are seeking a Supplier who will offer early volunteer support to families. The Friends for Families service will support children of primary school age who have identified SEND are at risk of suspension or who have been suspended. The child may have behaviours that challenge in the home setting which impact upon their ability to access education.

### Planning Information

Provision of Volunteer Support Programme for Families with Children with SEND Need in Wiltshire
Wiltshire Council has a priority to ensure that families living in Wiltshire get the best start in life, this will be managed by offering early support services.
Wiltshire Council are seeking a Supplier who will offer early volunteer support to families. The Friends for Families service will support children of primary school age who have identified SEND are at risk of suspension or who have been suspended. The child may have behaviours that challenge in the home setting which impact upon their ability to access education.
Families identified will be those without an existing Wiltshire Council keyworker, social worker, SEND worker or Family Hub Practitioner. Access to the service will be agreed through the identification of need by schools. Identified children, who meet the criteria will be triaged by the Early Help Hub and forwarded to the supplier.
Children, young people and parents/carers will then access the service directly outside of school hours at a convenient time for the families from a volunteer local to the area. This support will take the form of visits and activities with the child.
The Supplier will need to provide the service face to face with young people, where possible, but also use other methods of contact and support – e.g. telephone, video calling

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033160-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - 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 | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 1 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £352,000 |
| Lots value | £352,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WILTSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | TROWBRIDGE |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA14 8JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Trowbridge Central |
| Westminster constituency | South West Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | TLK15 Wiltshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2025 at 08:59 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033160-2025
- 14 Jun 2025 at 10:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032433-2025
- 24 Mar 2025 at 12:39 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010889-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033160-2025
  18th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032433-2025
  14th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010889-2025
  24th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
- https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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