Scope
Reference
CPU25-26-29
Description
An award has been made by Neath Port Talbot Council for the Provision of Families First Early Intervention & Prevention Services for Children, Young People & Families as part of the Welsh Government Families First programme delivery in Neath Port Talbot (NPT).
This consists of the following three lots.
Lot 1 Emotional Health & Wellbeing:
The primary objectives of the service are to enhance the emotional health and wellbeing of children, young people, and families, through the provision of early intervention and prevention services to reduce the risk of emotional and mental health issues.
The service is intended to provide a range of interventions to support improved emotional and mental wellbeing in children, young people and families across the tiers of need identified for Families First. The service should complement and provide additionality to other existing services, such as School Based Counselling, CAMHS, In-Reach, other school based social and emotional interventions. This should include delivery of a service outside of school hours, including school holidays and closures.
Lot 2 Health & Positive Relationships:
The primary purpose of the service is to provide preventative messages to children and young people, promoting healthy relationships and safe online behaviours, and to support parents/carers to help keep their children safe online. The service will work across the tiers of need identified for Families First.
Lot 3 Support for Families with an Additional Learning Needs:
The primary purpose of the service is to provide integrated, family-focused support to children and young people with an ALN and their families, across the tiers of need identified for Families First. The service will enhance their well-being and social inclusion by addressing the unique challenges they face.
The contract period is scheduled for two years from 1st April 2026 with an option for a one year extension.
Lot 1. Emotional Health & Wellbeing
Description
Service Overview - The primary objectives of the service are to enhance the emotional health and wellbeing of children, young people, and families, through the provision of early intervention and prevention services to reduce the risk of emotional and mental health issues.The service is intended to provide a range of interventions to support improved emotional and mental wellbeing in children, young people and families across the tiers of need identified for Families First. The service should complement and provide additionality to other existing services, such as School Based Counselling, CAMHS, In-Reach, other school based social and emotional interventions. This should include delivery of a service outside of school hours, including school holidays and closures.
Lot 2. Health & Positive Relationships
Description
Service Overview - The primary purpose of the service is to provide preventative messages to children and young people, promoting healthy relationships and safe online behaviours, and to support parents/carers to help keep their children safe online. The service will work across the tiers of need identified for Families First.
Lot 3. Support for Families with an Additional Learning Needs
Description
Service Overview - The primary purpose of the service is to provide integrated, family-focused support to children and young people with an ALN and their families, across the tiers of need identified for Families First. The service will enhance their well-being and social inclusion by addressing the unique challenges they face.
Contract 1. Lot 1 - Emotional Health & Wellbeing
Lots
Lot 1. Emotional Health & Wellbeing
Supplier
Contract value
- £690,000 excluding VAT
- £828,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
5 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
5 January 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 30 March 2028
- Possible extension to 30 March 2029
- 2 years, 11 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
12 mth extension option
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Option to extend for 12 mths
CPV classifications
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85311200 - Welfare services for disabled people
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
Contract locations
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Contract 2. Lot 2 - Health & Positive Relationships
Lots
Lot 2. Health & Positive Relationships
Supplier
Contract value
- £275,100 excluding VAT
- £330,120 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
5 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
5 January 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 30 March 2028
- Possible extension to 30 March 2029
- 2 years, 11 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
12 mth extension option
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
option to extend for 12 mths
CPV classifications
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85311200 - Welfare services for disabled people
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
Contract locations
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Contract 3. Lot 3 - Support for Families with Additional Learning Needs
Lots
Lot 3. Support for Families with an Additional Learning Needs
Supplier
Contract value
- £690,000 excluding VAT
- £828,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
5 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
5 January 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 30 March 2028
- Possible extension to 30 March 2029
- 2 years, 11 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
12 mth option to extend
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Option to extend for 12 mths
CPV classifications
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85311200 - Welfare services for disabled people
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
Contract locations
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Emotional Health & Wellbeing
- 7 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 1 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Health & Positive Relationships
- 9 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 2 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. Support for Families with an Additional Learning Needs
- 5 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Suppliers
Barnardo's
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTN-1518-HDWG
87a Grand Avenue
Cardiff
CF5 4LE
United Kingdom
Email: laura.tomsa@barnardos.org.uk
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Lot 1 - Emotional Health & Wellbeing
Contract 2. Lot 2 - Health & Positive Relationships
Resolven Building Blocks (Working Name: Building Blocks Family Centre) and Interplay
This is a consortium. A consortium is 2 or more suppliers working together to fulfil a contract.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMJJ-1446-HLBC
Resolven ICC
Resolven
SA11 4AB
United Kingdom
Region: UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 3. Lot 3 - Support for Families with Additional Learning Needs
Contracting authority
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRGM-1776-LMWP
Civic Centre
Port Talbot
SA13 1PJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales