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Best Start in Life Programme Services

Bradford Children & Families Trust(buyer)

Published
Published 22 September 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 2 December 2026 (43 days left)

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Overview

Bradford Children & Families Trust is commissioning suppliers to deliver services supporting the Best Start in Life Programme's strategic objectives, aimed at improving child development outcomes, family wellbeing, and school readiness. The procurement is divided into two lots covering evidence-based programmes and support for parents, and parent-infant relationships and perinatal mental health services. Valued at an estimated £7,699,560, the active tender is open for submissions until 2 December 2026, with service delivery expected to commence on 1 April 2027.

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Lots (2)

  • 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.

    £3,499,800
  • 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.

    £4,199,760

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£7,699,560
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
22 September 2026
Questions by
8 October 2026
Deadline
2 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Social work and related servicesSocial work servicesSocial services

Notice history

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  1. Tender Update

    25 September 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    22 September 2026

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