---
title: "Best Start in Life Community Champions Pilot"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067058"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-20"
---

# Best Start in Life Community Champions Pilot

Buyer: BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067058

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## Summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for the "Best Start in Life Community Champions Pilot," aimed at supporting families with children aged 0-5 years. As a sub-central government authority, Bath & North East Somerset Council serves the region of Bath in the United Kingdom and leverages a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The process was initiated on 18th March 2026, with the award signed on 20th March 2026. The contract period runs from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2026, with a potential six-month extension. This service falls under the category of health and social work services, enhancing community connectivity and service accessibility for local families. 

Businesses specialising in health and social service delivery and community engagement initiatives can find lucrative opportunities through contracts like this, particularly in regions focused on integrated family services. Large organisations such as the awarded supplier, Southside Family Project, can leverage such opportunities to expand their service footprint and establish regional partnerships. The nature of this below-threshold, non-competitive procurement allows established local entities to utilise existing resources effectively and enhance strategic positions within community service provision sectors.

## Notice

The Best Start in Life Community Champion Service will provide a friendly first point of contact for families with children aged 0-5 accessing family hubs, helping them to understand what local services are available and how to access them. They will connect families to maternity, health visiting, childcare, SEND services, parenting and community groups and will be present in local communities. The value of the initial 6 month contract is PS22,926.00, with one further possible 6 month extension valued at PS22,926.00.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025768-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £22,926 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHSIDE FAMILY PROJECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 13:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025768-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025768-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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