Published date: 5 September 2023

This notice was replaced on 2 February 2024

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 2 February 2024)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£21,000,000

Procurement reference

WILTS001-DN682972-82893293

Published date

5 September 2023

Closing date

19 October 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2029

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Wiltshire Council are creating a new Family Hub service for 0-19-year-olds (25 with SEND) in line with government policy, and is seeking to appoint a Supplier for the delivery of high-profile family hub services across Wiltshire which will provide effective early help support for families with children aged 0-19 years (up to 25 years with SEND) including expectant parents.

This contract is intended to help to reduce inequalities, increase access to services, and focus on Early Help.

Family Hubs will:
• provide 'early help' to make sure families will get the right help at the right time from the most appropriate people and groups.
• Focus on the first 1001 days of a child's life and the impact they have on a person's future.
• Give local access to services which will support them e.g., parenting, financial advice, youth services, and early learning opportunities for young children.

Families will have local easy access to services which will support them, such as parenting, financial advice, and early learning opportunities for young children.

Family Hubs is a new service for 0-19-year-olds (or up to 25 for young people with SEND) from 1st April 2024.

About the buyer

Contact name

Rachel Candy

Address

County Hall
Trowbridge
BA14 8JN
United Kingdom

Email

rachel.candy@wiltshire.gov.uk

Website

http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/