--- title: "CWC25129 - Families First For Children Pathfinder" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0594d9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0594d9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0594d9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0594d9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-08" --- # CWC25129 - Families First For Children Pathfinder Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0594d9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0594d9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0594d9.json) ## Summary Wolverhampton City Council has recently completed the award stage for its procurement process titled "Families First for Children Pathfinder" under the Public Procurement Act 2023, which commenced on 1st April 2026. This initiative focuses on targeted youth support and parental advocacy across two specific service lots. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure classified under the Light Touch Regime, with contracts set to run until 31st March 2029, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The programme is geared towards delivering support services in the fields of social work and related services, operating within the Wolverhampton region (UKG39), and valued together at a gross amount of £1,416,000 GBP. This initiative provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specifically within the social services sector, particularly those specialising in health and social work. Organisations such as large-scale VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) are well-suited to engage in this tender, offering their expertise in advocacy and youth support. The procurement allows space for SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) as well, given the emphasis on stakeholder collaboration and social value. With a focus on innovation and impact on community services, businesses will benefit from engaging in enhancing local human capital and community wellbeing. ## Notice The procurement is for the Families First for Children Pathfinder (FFCP) programme, under a multi-lot contract comprising: Lot 1 - Targeted Youth Support: this is a needs-led provision designed to support young people in navigating services, accessing support, and having their voices heard in matters affecting their lives and wellbeing. Lot 2 - Parental Advocacy: this is a needs-led provision designed to support parents and carers in navigating services, accessing support, and having their voices heard in matters affecting their families. The Procurement was conducted in accordance with the Act using the Open Procedure (Section 20 (2(a)) for services which are considered Light Touch Regime (LTR) services under the Public Procurement Act 2023. ### Lot Information Targeted Youth Support Renewal: The contract has optional extension of up to one year. The extension of this contract is subject to funding availability and subject to the Council's internal governance processes. The Council has the discretion to extend this Contract after year 3. Parental Advocacy Renewal: The contract has optional extension of up to one year. The extension of this contract is subject to funding availability and subject to the Council's internal governance processes. The Council has the discretion to extend this Contract after year 3. ### Planning Information Please follow the following link https://consultation.wolverhampton.gov.uk/commissioning/ffcp-parental-advocacy-targeted-youth-support-prov/ to access the current specifications for both Lots, along with a set of follow-up questions based on the content. This exercise is designed to: - Gather insights into the market's capabilities, capacity, and areas of expertise. - Refine our requirements by seeking feedback on the proposed specifications to ensure they are practical, achievable, and deliver value for money. - Explore alternative and innovative solutions that suppliers may be able to offer. - Encourage competition by helping potential suppliers prepare for the upcoming procurement opportunity. The deadline for completing the questionnaire is Friday 26th September 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042204-2026 | | 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 | 8 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | 24 Oct 2025 | | Award date | 13 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,180,000 | | Lots value | £1,180,000 | | Awards value | £1,180,000 | | Contracts value | £1,175,081 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON | | Post town | Wolverhampton | | Postcode | WV1 1SH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton | | Local authority | Wolverhampton | | Electoral ward | St Peters | | Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West | | Delivery location | TLG39 Wolverhampton | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | ST GILES TRUST; VOICEABILITY ADVOCACY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 8 May 2026 at 06:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042204-2026 - 13 Feb 2026 at 16:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013601-2026 - 30 Oct 2025 at 09:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069604-2025 - 19 Sep 2025 at 11:59 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058115-2025 - 19 Sep 2025 at 11:15 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058083-2025 - 5 Sep 2025 at 11:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054254-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042204-2026 8th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013601-2026 13th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069604-2025 30th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058115-2025 19th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058083-2025 19th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054254-2025 5th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - www.wolverhamptontenders.com Appendix B - Our council Our Plan Appendix B - Lot 1 - Targeted Youth Service Specification Appendix B - Lot 2 - Parental Advocacy Service Specification Appendix D - Contract Terms and Conditions CWC25129 - ITT Instructions CWC25129 - Invitation to Tender CWC25129 - Market Engagement Pack CWC25129 - Data Processing Summary ## Notice URLs - http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk - https://consultation.wolverhampton.gov.uk/commissioning/ffcp-parental-advocacy-targeted-youth-support-prov/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.stgilestrust.org.uk/ - https://www.voiceability.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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