Scope
Reference
OP
Description
Bradford Children and Families Trust (the Trust) is dedicated to ensuring that children in care or subject to care proceedings have meaningful and appropriate opportunities for Family Time with their family members and other significant individuals in their lives. The Trust is seeking Providers to join the Open Framework to support the delivery and facilitate family time between children in care and their family members, with a focus on timely, cost-effective, safe, supportive, and child-centred interactions. The Open Framework will be divided into two Lots: Lot 1 ‘In District’ and Lot 2 ‘Out of District’. Providers can apply to any Lot(s). It is anticipated that the Open Framework for each Lot will be for a fixed term of 8 years. The Open Framework will be re-opened in line with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023, a minimum of once within three (3) years of its life; and at least every five years thereafter, and will last no more than 8 years in total.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2034
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
Contract locations
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 - In District - Family Time Supervision
Description
Family Time Supervision sessions taking place in the Bradford District.
Lot value (estimated)
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £480,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2 - Out of District: Family Time Supervision
Description
Family Time Supervision sessions taking place out of the Bradford District and outside of the remit of the in-house provision.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,600,000 excluding VAT
- £1,920,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Once a supplier has successfully passed the Pre‑Selection Questionnaire (PSQ) stage, they must achieve a minimum of 50% of the total quality points available. The Trust also reserves the right to exclude suppliers who fail to achieve a score of “3” for the Service Delivery and Safeguarding, Risk Management, and Data Protection questions.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 - In District - Family Time Supervision
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2 - Out of District: Family Time Supervision
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 March 2026, 11:00am
Tender submission deadline
18 March 2026, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
29 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Criteria | Quality | 70% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Bradford Children & Families Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRBL-9974-CGBN
Sir Henry Mitchell House, 4 Manchester Road
Bradford
BD5 0QL
United Kingdom
Region: UKE41 - Bradford
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government