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 will be 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 will be 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 will be 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.
The complete competitive process is detailed with the ITT document, found free of charge at the website address documented within this contract notice
Total value (estimated)
- £1,180,000 excluding VAT
- £1,416,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
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
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 value (estimated)
- £880,000 excluding VAT
- £1,056,000 including VAT
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 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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £360,000 including VAT
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.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Targeted Youth Support
Lot 2. Parental Advocacy
Tenderers must have a minimum annual turnover of £440,000 if they intend to bid for Lot 1 only, and £150,000 if they intend to bid for Lot 2 only or £590,000 if they intend to bid for both lots, to be eligible to bid for this contract.
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Targeted Youth Support
Lot 2. Parental Advocacy
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
27 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender instructions as stipulated with in the ITT instructions.
Please ensure you are registered at www.wolverhamptontenders.com to be able to access all the tender documents, registration is free.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot Specific Quality Questions | Lot 1 - Targeted Youth Support - Experience & Lessons Learnt - 5% - Approach to Service Delivery - 15% - Staff development and Training - 15% - Impact of Key Workers - 10% - Risks and Mitigation - 10% -... |
Quality | 75% |
| Mandatory Quality Questions: Applicable to both Lots | Stakeholders and multi-disciplinary working - 15% Social Value - 10% |
Quality | 25% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
http://www.wolverhamptontenders.com
Appendix B - Our council Our Plan
Appendix B - Lot 1 - Targeted Youth Service Specification
Appendix B - Lot 2 - Parental Advocacy Service Specification
Appendix D - Contract Terms and Conditions
CWC25129 - ITT Instructions
CWC25129 - Invitation to Tender
CWC25129 - Market Engagement Pack
CWC25129 - Data Processing Summary
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