--- title: "Provision of Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0686ee" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0686ee" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0686ee.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0686ee.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-06" --- # Provision of Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0686ee [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0686ee) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0686ee.json) ## Summary Manchester City Council has announced a tender for the "Provision of Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies" services within various neighbourhood areas in Manchester, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is structured as an open procedure. The procurement process is managed via an e-business portal called the Chest. Interested parties must submit their tender documents by 11:00 AM on 21st May 2026. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with an award period expected to conclude by 27th July 2026. The project encompasses multiple neighbourhood areas, namely Moston, Miles Platting, Newton Heath, Hulme Moss Side, Rusholme, Ardwick, Longsight, Brooklands, Northenden, Baguley, Sharston, and Woodhouse Park, highlighting a commitment to extensive community engagement. The total contract value is approximately £8,169,361.08 GBP, and the contract period is set from 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2029, with possible extensions of up to 24 months. This opportunity provides significant business growth potential, particularly for organisations specialising in health and social work services. Companies with expertise in community health initiatives, family support programmes, and childcare services are well-positioned to compete. The weight of evaluation criteria, such as quality, price, social value, and environmental considerations, underscores the focus on sustainable and impactful service delivery. Businesses that can demonstrate strong economic and technical capabilities as outlined in the tender documents will be advantageous. By engaging in this procurement, organisations can expand their operations in the Greater Manchester area, foster local community well-being, and contribute to the Council's objectives of enhancing family and child health services. ## Notice The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. This procurement is for the Provision of Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies Neighbourhood Service to include the following Lots: Lot 1 - Neighbourhood Area 3: Moston, Miles Platting and Newton Heath and Neighbourhood Area 5: Hulme Moss Side and Rusholme. Lot 2 - Neighbourhood Area 6: Ardwick & Longsight. Lot 3 - Neighbourhood Area 11: Brooklands and Northenden and Neighbourhood Area 12: Baguley, Sharston and Woodhouse Park. ### Lot Information Neighbourhood Area 3: Moston, Miles Platting and Newton Heath and Neighbourhood Area 5: Hulme Moss Side and Rusholme. Provision of Best Start Family Hub and Healthy Babies Neighbourhood Service for the following: Neighbourhood Area 3: Moston, Miles Platting and Newton Heath and Neighbourhood Area 5: Hulme Moss Side and Rusholme. Renewal: the contract can be extended for up to 24 months. Neighbourhood Area 6: Ardwick & Longsight. Provision of Best Start Family Hub and Healthy Babies Neighbourhood Service for the following: Neighbourhood Area 6: Ardwick & Longsight. Renewal: the contract can be extended for up to 24 months. Neighbourhood Area 11: Brooklands and Northenden and Neighbourhood Area 12: Baguley, Sharston and Woodhouse Park. Provision of Best Start Family Hub and Healthy Babies Neighbourhood Service for the following: Neighbourhood Area 11: Brooklands and Northenden and Neighbourhood Area 12: Baguley, Sharston and Woodhouse Park. Renewal: the contract can be extended for up to 24 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041463-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | 2030-10-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,169,361 | | Lots value | £8,169,360 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M60 2LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 6 May 2026 at 11:10 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041463-2026 - 21 Apr 2026 at 08:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035900-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041463-2026 6th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035900-2026 21st April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - www.the-chest.org.uk The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 21st May 2026 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation. ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=8599a1fe-de3c-f111-813c-005056b64545 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.manchester.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0686ee. 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