Scope
Reference
EX1082
Description
The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (BMDC) was one of 75 Local Authorities awarded funding to drive through recommendations identified in the Dame Andrea Leadsom review into improving health & development outcomes for babies in England, with an aim to:
• Provide support to parents and carers so they are able to nurture their babies and children, improving health and education outcomes for all.
• Contribute to a reduction in inequalities in health and education outcomes for babies, children and families across England by ensuring that support provided is communicated to all parents and carers, including those who are hardest to reach and/or most in need.
• Build the evidence base for what works when it comes to improving health and education outcomes for babies, children, and families in different delivery contexts.
The programme started in April 2023 current funding was due to cease on the 31st March 2025. Government confirmation of further funding was provided in December 2024 for 2025/6 allowing for contracts to be awarded to continue the ongoing service delivery.
The Incredible years project is a Preschool program helping families with child attachment issues, language development
concerns, behavior, or confidence with social situations.
Contract 1. Incredible Years
Supplier
Contract value
- £253,970 excluding VAT
- £304,764 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
20 January 2026
Contract dates
- 23 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 2 months, 9 days
Description of possible extension:
BMDC reserves the right to extend the contracts subject to funding being available and satisfactory contract performance delivery.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
Contract locations
- UKE41 - Bradford
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Light touch
Direct award justification
Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement
This exception request is for an interim solution in relation to services commissioned through Start for Life grant funding.
The current funding was due to cease on the 31st March 2025. Government confirmation of further funding was provided in December for 2025/6 and full details of the breakdown have now been released.
Supplier
BARNARDO'S
- Companies House: 00061625
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTN-1518-HDWG
Barnardo House
Barkingside , Ilford
IG6 1QG
United Kingdom
Email: bdunationalteam@barnardos.org.uk
Website: http://www.barnardos.org.uk
Region: UKI53 - Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 1. Incredible Years
Contracting authority
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBWW-4714-TBHN
City Hall, Centenary Square
Bradford
BD1 1HX
United Kingdom
Region: UKE41 - Bradford
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government