--- title: "Family Finding Programme Rollout" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ad8d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ad8d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ad8d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ad8d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2026-07-14" --- # Family Finding Programme Rollout Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ad8d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06ad8d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06ad8d.json) ## Summary The Department for Education, based in London, is seeking bids for the "Family Finding Programme Rollout," an initiative to enhance welfare services for children and young people across various regions in the United Kingdom. This open procedure is actively in the tender stage, inviting providers to submit proposals by 4th August 2026. The programme aims to embed an evidence-based Family Finding model into local authorities, providing necessary leadership, training, and support. The accelerated procurement process is part of a light-touch regime, reflecting its importance and urgency, with the implementation set to commence from 1st October 2026. Key dates include the end of the award period on 14th September 2026, with a funding allocation of £8.4 million gross for project delivery through March 2028, with an optional one-year extension available. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for providers experienced in delivering welfare services, particularly those with expertise in implementing evidence-based family support models within local governmental contexts. Companies with a strong track record in leadership, training, quality assurance, and technical support based in the children's social care sector are ideally positioned to compete. The project encourages the involvement of SMEs and VCSEs and seeks to scale up Family Finding efforts across eligible English local authorities, potentially expanding service reach and impact. Businesses capable of demonstrating effective past outcomes and scaling abilities are well-suited to leverage this opportunity for strategic growth and broader market presence. ## Notice The Department seeks to procure a provider to deliver and embed an evidence-based Family Finding model in eligible LAs . The provider will provide leadership, training, technical support, and quality assurance to enable local authorities to embed the Family Finding programme sustainably. ### Planning Information The Market engagement event will be held over Teams and is scheduled to take place on Thurday 11th June 2026 at 10:30am - 11am. If you would like to secure a spot at the event, please email family.finding@education.gov.uk no later than 5pm Wednesday 10th June 2026. When signing up, please confirm the name of your organisation, the names of individuals who will be attending and their job roles. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066329-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | 11 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,000,000 | | Lots value | £7,000,000 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 14 Jul 2026 at 14:30 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066329-2026 - 14 Jul 2026 at 14:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066302-2026 - 4 Jun 2026 at 12:40 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052821-2026 - 4 Jun 2026 at 12:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052819-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066329-2026 14th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066302-2026 14th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052821-2026 4th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052819-2026 4th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/esop/toolkit/noticeFts/form/1485736/view.si?_ncp=1779108181044.310073-1 - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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