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Best Start in Life Programme Services

Bradford Children & Families Trust

Key dates and value

Status
Open
Submission deadline
2 Dec 2026
Published
25 Sept 2026
Estimated value
£7.7m
Contract start
1 Apr 2027
Contract end
31 Mar 2029
Location
Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber
Notice type
UK4

Overview

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.

CPV codes

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

About the buyer

Bradford Children & Families Trust has published 6 tender notices since 27 Oct 2023, with a combined advertised value of £46.3m. 1 of them are currently open.

How to apply

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