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title: "Best Start In Life Parenting Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dc8e"
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buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL"
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# Best Start In Life Parenting Service

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dc8e

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## Summary

Medway Council is currently in the tender stage for the "Best Start In Life Parenting Service," a procurement aimed at commissioning a service to provide evidence-based parenting support. The project is located in Chatham, within the UKJ41 region, and falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category. This tender process is being conducted under an open competition method, specifically a below threshold process. Key dates for interested parties include the enquiry period closing on 19th August 2026, and the tender period ending on 27th August 2026. The contracting opportunity is valued at £600,000 gross, with a net value of £500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in community and social services, such as those offering health and family care solutions. The procurement process is tailored towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it an ideal opportunity for businesses in these sectors to grow their footprint. Successful bidders will be engaged in delivering a mix of face-to-face and digital support services aimed at creating high-quality parenting environments, contributing to community well-being and development. The contracts will commence on 1st December 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029, providing ample time for businesses to establish and enhance their service delivery.

## Notice

Medway Council is seeking to commission a Best Start in Life (BSiL) Parenting Service to deliver evidence-based parenting support to families with children in the early years. The service will play a significant role achieving the ambitions set out in the Best Start in Life Guidance for Parenting and Home Learning. The Best Start Family Hub Network should deliver a high quality parenting and home learning environment (HLE) offer for families with children aged 0-5, combining face to face and digital support, clear guidance on how to support children's development, and targeted evidence based interventions. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Health-and-social-work-services./939857YJG4 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/939857YJG4

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074255-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ41 Medway |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 13:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074255-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074255-2026
  5th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/939857YJG4
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Chatham:-Health-and-social-work-services./939857YJG4
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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