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title: "Family Hubs Start for Life Commissioned Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06079b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Family Hubs Start for Life Commissioned Services

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06079b

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has awarded a contract to BARNARDO'S for the project titled "Family Hubs Start for Life Commissioned Services." This procurement process is categorised under welfare services for children and young people, specifically focusing on improving health and development outcomes for babies in England. It takes place within the Bradford area, under the direct award procurement method intended to ensure continuity of existing services without disruption. The contract start date is set for 23rd January 2026, with an anticipated end date of 31st March 2026, although it may extend to 2027 depending on funding and performance. The project supports recommendations from the Dame Andrea Leadsom review, and it aims to reduce inequalities in health and education outcomes by providing support to parents and carers, especially those most in need.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing welfare services for children and young people, particularly for those with expertise in health and education outcomes for babies and young families. BARNARDO'S, a large-scale supplier with a focus on social care, exemplifies the kind of organisation well-suited for such contracts. Businesses looking to expand their services in the social welfare sector might benefit from exploring similar opportunities, especially those aiming to collaborate with public authorities on initiatives that have a robust community impact. With ongoing funding and potential for contract extensions, companies entering this sector could see substantial growth and long-term partnerships with local authorities.

## Notice

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (BMDC) was one of 75 Local Authorities awarded funding to drive through recommendations identified in the Dame Andrea Leadsom review into improving health & development outcomes for babies in England, with an aim to: * Provide support to parents and carers so they are able to nurture their babies and children, improving health and education outcomes for all. * Contribute to a reduction in inequalities in health and education outcomes for babies, children and families across England by ensuring that support provided is communicated to all parents and carers, including those who are hardest to reach and/or most in need. * Build the evidence base for what works when it comes to improving health and education outcomes for babies, children, and families in different delivery contexts. The programme started in April 2023 current funding was due to cease on the 31st March 2025. Government confirmation of further funding was provided in December 2024 for 2025/6 allowing for contracts to be awarded to continue the ongoing service delivery. The Incredible years project is a Preschool program helping families with child attachment issues, language development concerns, behavior, or confidence with social situations.

### Procurement Information

This exception request is for an interim solution in relation to services commissioned through Start for Life grant funding. The current funding was due to cease on the 31st March 2025. Government confirmation of further funding was provided in December for 2025/6 and full details of the breakdown have now been released.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004713-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £253,970 |
| Contracts value | £253,970 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 11:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004713-2026
- 20 Jan 2026 at 11:08 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004694-2026
- 16 Jan 2026 at 12:52 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003875-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004713-2026
  20th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004694-2026
  20th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003875-2026
  16th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.barnardos.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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