Best Start in Life Programme Services
Bradford Children & Families Trust · published 25 Sept 2026
- Deadline
- 2 Dec 2026, 11:00 · questions by 8 Oct 2026, 17:00
- Estimated value
- £7,699,560 excluding VAT where stated
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure · above threshold
- Contract dates
- 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2029
- Where
- Yorkshire and the Humber (buyer's location)
- Categories (CPV)
- 85310000 Social work services
- 85300000 Social work and related services
- 85320000 Social services
- Lots
- 2 lots
- Lot 1 - Evidence Based Programmes and Support for Parents Service — £3,499,800
- Lot 2 - Parent-Infant Relationships and Perinatal & Mental Wellbeing Provision — £4,199,760
- Small businesses
- The buyer marks this as suitable for SMEs.
- Award criteria
- Quality (quality)90%
- Price (price)10%
Description
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.
Notices for this procurement
- 25 Sept 2026 · Tender notice (update)091043-2026 (opens in a new tab)
- 22 Sept 2026 · Tender notice089841-2026 (opens in a new tab)
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