Scope
Reference
ME
Description
Bradford Children & Families Trust (BCFT) intends to commission a comprehensive Early Help programme of services. The proposed procurement will support the delivery of a wide range of high-quality, evidence-based provisions aimed at delivering Early Help and Prevention, targeted and community-based support for vulnerable families across the Bradford District. Engaging with families from culturally diverse communities, supporting children to thrive and achieve positive outcomes, and empowering families to enhance their own and their children's life chances. A market engagement event will be held on 23rd July 2025 to inform potential providers of the contract scope, expectations, and tender process. Providers who register an interest will be informed of any pre-market engagement events which may take place earlier in July relating to specific lots. If you would like to attend the market engagement, please send a message via BCFT's e-procurement portal.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £17,746,631 excluding VAT
- £21,295,957 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2029
- Possible extension to 1 April 2032
- 6 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Engagement
Engagement deadline
24 July 2025
Engagement process description
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 September 2025
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