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title: "Provision of an Early Help Parent Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056398"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Provision of an Early Help Parent Support Service

Buyer: BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056398

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## Summary

Bridgend County Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an Early Help Parent Support Service, a tender process officially completed on 12th March 2026. The procurement, identified as Contract ID B671, adheres to an open procurement method and is subject to Welsh devolved regulations. The contract, valued at £832,980 net of VAT, began on 1st April 2026 and is scheduled to end on 31st March 2028, with the possibility of extension until March 2030, dependent on funding and approval. Located in the Bridgend region (UKL17), United Kingdom, the initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on social work services, as per CPV classification 85310000. The procurement process, conducted under the light touch regime, has now progressed into the award stage, with an active status currently signifying completion.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale organisations with expertise in delivering social work services. By engaging with such tenders, businesses can enjoy stable revenue streams over multiple years while also contributing to the enhancement of social services in local communities. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may also find prospects given the tender's inclusivity of VCSE participation in the final bidding stages. With the contract open to modification based on demand, businesses with flexibility and a capacity to scale services quickly could benefit immensely from the structured yet adaptable nature of this public service contract.

## Notice

Award Notice for the Provision of an Early Help Parent Support Service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Should demand for the service exceed supply, then provision is made within the contract for the Council to be able to vary the contract value by up to PS113,000 pre VAT (PS135,600 including VAT) within the term, by spot purchasing additional Family Support Worker time at an hourly rate. This is dependent on funding being identified and at the sole discretion of the Council.

Renewal: Subject to funding, have the option to extend for a further 24 months

### Planning Information

Bridgend County Borough Council has recently launched its Family Support Commissioning Strategy 2025-2027, which focusses on driving improvement and investment in early help and edge of care services for children, young people, and families.
We are seeking to collaborate with providers in preparation for an upcoming procurement exercise, on the following key areas of the strategy: 
• Parenting support
• Children and young people with neurodiversity, learning disabilities and mental health challenges
We’re keen to hear from providers delivering evidence-based and innovative services to children, young people and their families and understanding the impact and outcomes achieved. Whether your work focuses on parenting support or supporting children with additional needs and their families, we’re eager to learn from what’s proving effective in other areas.
We anticipate that tender opportunities will be advertised in Autumn 2025.
Engagement will take place virtually via Microsoft Teams through one-to-one meetings. Sessions will be available on the following dates, in hourly slots:
• Friday, 8 August 2025 - between 9am and 3pm
• Thursday, 4 September 2025 - between 9am and 4pm
To book a meeting, please contact Cheryl.thomas@bridgend.gov.uk by 1 August 2025, indicating:
• Your preferred date and time (slots will be allocated subject to availability)
• The service area(s) you wish to discuss.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046314-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2028-11-30 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £719,980 |
| Lots value | £719,980 |
| Awards value | £832,980 |
| Contracts value | £832,980 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRIDGEND |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF31 4WB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Bridgend |
| Electoral ward | Bridgend Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bridgend |
| Delivery location | TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARNARDOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85310000 - Social work services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 11:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046314-2026
- 12 Mar 2026 at 11:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022240-2026
- 17 Nov 2025 at 10:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074301-2025
- 22 Jul 2025 at 10:24 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041907-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046314-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022240-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074301-2025
  17th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041907-2025
  22nd July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml
- https://www.bridgend.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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