---
title: "Family Time"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061470"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-061470.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WIRRAL COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-19"
---

# Family Time

Buyer: WIRRAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061470

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Wirral Council, located at Town Hall, Brighton Street, Wallasey, is currently in the planning stage for the "Family Time" project, within the social services industry category. The procurement aims to deliver supervised family time services for children and young persons across and beyond the Wirral borough. Key upcoming deadlines include the completion of a Soft Market Testing document by interested providers, due by 6th March 2026. The planned contract period runs from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029. This procurement follows the "lightTouch" regime, with the tender's legal framework under the UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement stage is currently focused on planning for the project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services to expand their offerings within the UK, particularly in sub-central government projects. Given its focus on supervised family time, organisations proficient in family-oriented social work or those with experience in delivering services to children and young people would find the process advantageous. It offers extensive growth avenues for service providers looking for long-term arrangements, with potential renewals extending to 2030. There is a robust budget for the work, indicated by the gross amount of £1,660,000, making it an attractive prospect for experienced social work professionals and companies aiming to scale their operations.

## Notice

The Provider will be required to deliver supervised family time a service for children, young people and their families across and outside the borough of Wirral

### Planning Information

Soft Market Testing document to be completed by interested providers and uploaded via the Chest portal on or before Friday 6th March. 
Family Time
DN807396
https://procontract.due-north.com/register
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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015108-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,660,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIRRAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | WALLASEY |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH44 8ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Seacombe |
| Westminster constituency | Wallasey |
| Delivery location | TLD74 Wirral |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 10:37 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015108-2026
- 2 Feb 2026 at 15:04 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009053-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015108-2026
  19th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009053-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/register
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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