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title: "HEA25233 Family Hubs Direct Award"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066c98"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-17"
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# HEA25233 Family Hubs Direct Award

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066c98

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## Summary

Worcestershire County Council is the buying organisation for the "HEA25233 Family Hubs Direct Award," a procurement process aimed at expanding local Family Hub services, with funding from the Department for Education as part of the national strategy "Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life." The procurement falls under the industry category of community, social and personal services, specifically targeting areas of higher deprivation within the Redditch and Bromsgrove Districts. The contract period spans from 5th March 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a gross contract value of £87,600. The procurement stage is complete, and it follows a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method with a special "light touch" regime.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social services and community development sector. If your business specialises in the provision of family support services, outreach programmes, or home learning environments, this contract offers a platform to showcase expertise and take part in impactful community development. The involvement of Worcestershire County Council as the contracting authority affirms the credibility and structured oversight of the project, benefiting both established companies and those seeking expansion within the West Midlands region. Large suppliers, particularly those experienced in similar public sector projects, are well-suited to participate and contribute to this initiative.

## Notice

The Best Start Family Hubs Grant funding is a national government investment led by the Department for Education (DfE). It sits within the wider "Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life" strategy, published in July 2025, and the government's Plan for Change ambition to ensure 75% of children achieve a Good Level of Development (GLD) by 2028. The grant will expand and embed a local network of Best Start Family Hubs, prioritising areas of higher deprivation. This funding will be used locally to expand the local offer of Family Hubs, and services offered within these, taking them into the new phase of Best Start Family Hubs. Development of the Family Hub provision in Redditch and Bromsgrove Districts. To include; * Expanding the capacity of the current Family Hub offer * Rebranding and launch a new 'Best Start Family Hub' system branding * Expanding the current offer of parenting support with Family Hubs * Developing and expanding a Home learning Environment offer of support * Expanding current outreach provision * Expanding current peer support delivery * Ensuring families are engaged in coproduction and service development Contract value is PS73,000 for the period 01/03/26 - 31/03/27.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024211-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £73,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REDDITCH BOROUGH COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 15:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024211-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024211-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk

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