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title: "Best Start in Life Programme Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0777f9"
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buyer: "Bradford Children & Families Trust"
published: "2026-09-25"
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# Best Start in Life Programme Services

Buyer: Bradford Children & Families Trust  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0777f9

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## Summary

Bradford Children & Families Trust is commissioning two social-support services for its Best Start in Life Programme, intended to improve child development, family wellbeing, school readiness and access to joined-up early-years, health, education and family support. Lot 1 covers evidence-based parenting programmes for families with children aged 0–5, building parenting confidence, positive parent-child relationships and the home learning environment. Lot 2 covers support for families with children aged 0–2, focused on parent-infant relationships and perinatal mental health and wellbeing. Both services aim to improve developmental and wellbeing outcomes for children and families. The Trust is based in Bradford; the procurement does not specify a separate service delivery location.

The Trust invited offers through an open competitive flexible procedure with negotiation, under the Procurement Act 2023. Enquiries were due by 4pm on 8 October 2026. The amended timetable sets the Stage 1 submission deadline at 11am on 22 October 2026 and the Stage 2 deadline at 11am on 2 December 2026; the latter is not the Stage 1 deadline. The estimated total value is £7,699,560 excluding VAT, including extension options. Lot 1 is valued at £3,499,800 and Lot 2 at £4,199,760, excluding VAT. Both contracts run from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029, with two discretionary extensions of up to 24 months each. For both lots, quality carries 90% of the evaluation weighting and price 10%.

The opportunity suits organisations able to deliver high-quality, evidence-based support to parents and carers, with distinct expertise depending on the lot. Lot 1 calls for parenting programmes for families with children aged 0–5, including work to build parenting confidence, strengthen parent-child relationships and support children’s learning at home. Lot 2 is aimed at providers experienced in supporting families with children aged 0–2, promoting early parent-infant relationships and addressing parental wellbeing and mental health through safe, inclusive provision. The stated outcomes also call for services to contribute to children’s health, development and educational readiness, and to help families access integrated support. Small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises are identified as suitable for either lot.

## Notice

Bradford Children and Families Trust (BCFT) is seeking to commission suppliers to deliver services that support the Best Start in Life Programme's strategic objectives. The commissioned services will aim to improve child development outcomes, enhance family wellbeing and positive relationships, increase school readiness, reduce inequalities, and facilitate access to integrated early years, health, education, and family support services. The procurement will be divided into the following two Lots: Lot 1: Lot 1 - Evidence-Based Programmes and Support for Parents Lot 2: Lot 2 - Parent-Infant Relationships and Perinatal Mental Health Service The services are expected to be delivered from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029, with two options to extend the contract for up to a further 24 months each, at the Trust's discretion.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Evidence Based Programmes and Support for Parents Service

The Service will deliver high-quality, evidence-based parenting support for families with children aged 0-5 years, which strengthens parenting confidence and capability, promotes positive parent-child relationships, enhances the home learning environment, and improves children's developmental, wellbeing and school readiness outcomes.

Renewal: Two extensions of up to 24 months each

Lot 2 - Parent-Infant Relationships and Perinatal & Mental Wellbeing Provision

The Service will deliver high-quality, evidence-based parenting support for families with children aged 0-2 years. It will support and empower parents and carers to nurture their children and provide the best start in life. Through safe, inclusive, and supportive provision, promote positive early parent-infant relationships, support parental wellbeing and mental health, strengthening parenting confidence, and improve health, developmental, and educational outcomes for children and families.

Renewal: Two extensions of up to 24 months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091043-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,699,560 |
| Lots value | £7,699,560 |
| 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 | Bradford Children & Families Trust |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Postcode area | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD5 0QL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2026 at 14:28 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091043-2026
- 22 Sep 2026 at 17:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089841-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091043-2026
  25th September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089841-2026
  22nd September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=109274&TID100114320&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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