Scope
Reference
CPU25-26-29
Description
Neath Port Talbot Council invite tenders from suitably experienced and capable providers for the Provision of Families First Early Intervention & Prevention Services for Children, Young People & Families as part of the Welsh Government Families First programme delivery in Neath Port Talbot (NPT).
The tender opportunity consists of the following three lots.
Lot 1 Emotional Health & Wellbeing:
The primary objectives of the service are to enhance the emotional health and wellbeing of children, young people, and families, through the provision of early intervention and prevention services to reduce the risk of emotional and mental health issues.
The service is intended to provide a range of interventions to support improved emotional and mental wellbeing in children, young people and families across the tiers of need identified for Families First. The service should complement and provide additionality to other existing services, such as School Based Counselling, CAMHS, In-Reach, other school based social and emotional interventions. This should include delivery of a service outside of school hours, including school holidays and closures.
Lot 2 Health & Positive Relationships:
The primary purpose of the service is to provide preventative messages to children and young people, promoting healthy relationships and safe online behaviours, and to support parents/carers to help keep their children safe online. The service will work across the tiers of need identified for Families First.
Lot 3 Support for Families with an Additional Learning Needs:
The primary purpose of the service is to provide integrated, family-focused support to children and young people with an ALN and their families, across the tiers of need identified for Families First. The service will enhance their well-being and social inclusion by addressing the unique challenges they face.
The contract period shall be for two years from 1st April 2026 with an option for a one year extension.
TUPE may apply across all lots.
There are no restrictions on the number of lots a tenderer can apply for or be awarded.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,655,100 excluding VAT
- £1,986,120 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 30 March 2028
- Possible extension to 30 March 2029
- 2 years, 11 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
The contract period shall be for two years from 1st April 2026 with an option for a one year extension.
Main procurement category
Services
Contract locations
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Emotional Health & Wellbeing
Description
Service Overview - The primary objectives of the service are to enhance the emotional health and wellbeing of children, young people, and families, through the provision of early intervention and prevention services to reduce the risk of emotional and mental health issues.
The service is intended to provide a range of interventions to support improved emotional and mental wellbeing in children, young people and families across the tiers of need identified for Families First. The service should complement and provide additionality to other existing services, such as School Based Counselling, CAMHS, In-Reach, other school based social and emotional interventions. This should include delivery of a service outside of school hours, including school holidays and closures.
Lot value (estimated)
- £690,000 excluding VAT
- £828,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85311200 - Welfare services for disabled people
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Health & Positive Relationships
Description
Service Overview - The primary purpose of the service is to provide preventative messages to children and young people, promoting healthy relationships and safe online behaviours, and to support parents/carers to help keep their children safe online. The service will work across the tiers of need identified for Families First.
Lot value (estimated)
- £275,100 excluding VAT
- £330,120 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85311200 - Welfare services for disabled people
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Support for Families with an Additional Learning Needs
Description
Service Overview - The primary purpose of the service is to provide integrated, family-focused support to children and young people with an ALN and their families, across the tiers of need identified for Families First. The service will enhance their well-being and social inclusion by addressing the unique challenges they face.
Lot value (estimated)
- £690,000 excluding VAT
- £828,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85311200 - Welfare services for disabled people
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Emotional Health & Wellbeing
Lot 2. Health & Positive Relationships
Lot 3. Support for Families with an Additional Learning Needs
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
17 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Management and Delivery of the Service | Quality | 40.00% |
| Project Team | Quality | 35.00% |
| Mobilisation | Quality | 15.00% |
| Financial Breakdown | Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Service Delivery - Provider fails to deliver outcomes
Financial Stability - Provider becomes insolvent
Safeguarding - Risk to children or vulnerable individuals
Legal/Compliance - Breach of procurement regulations
Social Value - Failure to deliver community benefits
Transition Risk - Disruption during handover
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Insufficient time between event and issuing tender notice in order to meet contract commencement date.
Contracting authority
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRGM-1776-LMWP
Civic Centre
Port Talbot
SA13 1PJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales