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title: "Families First Engagement & Co-production"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05487c"
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buyer: "ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Families First Engagement & Co-production

Buyer: ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05487c

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## Summary

Rotherham Borough Council is seeking proposals for its 'Families First Engagement & Co-production' service, aimed at enhancing child and family wellbeing through a collaborative, multi-agency approach. This procurement process falls under the services category and targets industries involved in research and development, social work, and community services. The contract, anticipated to start on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 28th February 2026, has a budget of £25,000 to £30,000. The tender is currently at the Tender stage, with an open procurement method. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 9th July 2025, aligning with the legislation detailed in the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. The engagement will be primarily located in the Rotherham region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in family services, consultancy, or social welfare. The focus on collaborative and multi-agency approaches allows businesses with expertise in these areas to showcase their unique capabilities and expand their influence within the sub-central government public authority sector. Given the stringent quality criteria, accounting for 80% of the evaluation, firms with a track record in delivering high-quality services and effective partnership models will likely be well-suited to compete for this contract. The business growth potential is notable, particularly for companies that can offer innovative solutions aligning with the evolving landscape of integrated child protection and family-led decision-making.

## Notice

The Families First Engagement and Co-production service aims to improve child and family wellbeing through collaborative, multi-agency approaches. It aligns with the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, focusing on: * Family-led decision making * Integrated child protection teams * Stronger educational involvement in safeguarding * Effective information sharing across services The Service must comply with all relevant legal and regulatory standards, including those set by Ofsted and the Integrated Care Board (ICB). It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 01/09/2025 and will run for a period of 6 months making the expiry date 28/02/2026. The budget for the piece of work is PS25-30k. Further details can be downloaded for free via the Mercell tendering portal at https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032268-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| 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 | ROTHERHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2025 at 12:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032268-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032268-2025
  13th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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