Scope
Reference
CWC25129
Description
The procurement is for the Families First for Children Pathfinder (FFCP) programme, under a multi-lot contract comprising:
Lot 1 - Targeted Youth Support: this is a needs-led provision designed to support young people in navigating services, accessing support, and having their voices heard in matters affecting their lives and wellbeing.
Lot 2 - Parental Advocacy: this is a needs-led provision designed to support parents and carers in navigating services, accessing support, and having their voices heard in matters affecting their families.
The Procurement was conducted in accordance with the Act using the Open Procedure (Section 20 (2(a)) for services which are considered Light Touch Regime (LTR) services under the Public Procurement Act 2023
Lot 1. Targeted Youth Support
Description
This service will support vulnerable young people aged 11-18, particularly those at risk of exploitation, gang involvement, and youth violence. The model is embedded within the Family Help strand and will work with families open to Targeted Family Help and Child in Need pathways, without requiring a social worker allocation.
The aim is to deliver trauma-informed, multi-agency support for adolescents (11-18) at risk of extra-familial harm, exploitation, and poor outcomes, without requiring an allocated social worker.
• Intensive 1:1 support and group interventions.
• All-female delivery team for trauma-informed work with girls.
• Referrals from Family Help,YOT, MACE, and other partners.
• Early Support Plans and exploitation screening tools.
• Performance monitoring including "distance travelled" outcomes.
Detailed requirements are set out with in the Tender Pack - Appendix B: Targeted Youth Support Service Specification
Lot 2. Parental Advocacy
Description
This service will enhance parental engagement in child protection processes through independent advocacy. Advocates will support parents during Section 47 enquiries and child protection conferences, ensuring their understanding and voice are central to decision-making.
The service expects providers to provide independent, professional advocacy for parents involved in statutory child protection processes (CIN, CP, LAC), ensuring they are informed, supported, and empowered to participate meaningfully.
Key features include:
• Support for all parents, including fathers and non-resident carers
• Representation at key child protection stages
• Focus on improving parental experience and collaboration
• Advocacy at key safeguarding stages (Section 47, CP conferences, Core Groups)
• Rapid allocation within 24 hours of referral
• Focus on barriers to engagement (e.g., neurodivergence, mental health, domestic abuse)
• Embedded within Family Help Teams
• Monthly performance reporting and DfE checkpoint submissions
Detailed requirements are set out with in the Tender Pack - Appendix B: Parental Advocacy.
Contract 1. CWC25129 - Lot 1. Targeted Youth Support
Lots
Lot 1. Targeted Youth Support
Supplier
Contract value
- £880,000 excluding VAT
- £1,056,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
13 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
13 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 24 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
16 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract has optional extension of up to one year. The extension of this contract is subject to funding availability and subject to the Council's internal governance processes. The Council has the discretion to extend this Contract after year 3.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract 2. CWC25129 - Lot 2. Parental Advocacy
Lots
Lot 2. Parental Advocacy
Supplier
Contract value
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
13 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
13 February 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
16 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract has optional extension of up to one year. The extension of this contract is subject to funding availability and subject to the Council's internal governance processes. The Council has the discretion to extend this Contract after year 3.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Targeted Youth Support
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 3 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Parental Advocacy
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 1 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 4 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Suppliers
St Giles Trust
- Companies House: 02175146
Georgian House, 64-68 Camberwell Church Street
London
SE5 8JB
United Kingdom
Email: bids@stgilestrust.org.uk
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. CWC25129 - Lot 1. Targeted Youth Support
VOICEABILITY ADVOCACY
C/O Sayer Vincent, 110, Golden Lane
London
EC1Y 0TG
United Kingdom
Email: fundraising@voiceability.org
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Contract 2. CWC25129 - Lot 2. Parental Advocacy
Contracting authority
Wolverhampton City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVBV-7568-LBLL
Civic Centre, St Peter's Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1SH
United Kingdom
Region: UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government