Scope
Description
This contract is for a delivery partner to deliver a National Centre for Family Hubs (NCFH) that will provide support to Local Authorities (LAs) in the implementation of the Family Hubs programme.
In 2022, the Department funded the establishment of the National Centre for Family Hubs and Integrated Family Services (NCFH) to advocate for Family Hubs and disseminate best practices and evidence on integrated family service models. The NCFH provides expert advice and guidance to LAs, health partners, local commissioners, schools, and third sector bodies on setting up and developing Family Hub models. It hosts a resource library and implementation toolkit to support providers. Additionally, its activities are supported by a regular newsletter, learning events, and communities of practice (CoP) for peer learning, creating a community for sharing best practices.
The Department is seeking to appoint a delivery partner through a new procurement process to continue, build upon, and enhance the NCFH's role.
Contract 1. National Centre For Family Hubs & Integrated Family Services - 2025/26
Supplier
Contract value
- £437,196.04 excluding VAT
- £524,635.25 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
5 June 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
5 June 2025
Standstill period
- End: 16 June 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
18 June 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 June 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 9 months, 13 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 8 tenders received
- 7 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 4 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 6 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Local Government Association
- Companies House: 11177145
18 Smith Square
London
SW1P 3HZ
United Kingdom
Email: info@local.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. National Centre For Family Hubs & Integrated Family Services - 2025/26
Contracting authority
Department for Education
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZG-3487-DPVD
Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street
London
SW1P3BT
United Kingdom
Email: rose.howell@education.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government