Scope
Reference
B671/25
Description
Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking to procure an experienced provider to deliver specialist Early Help parenting support to families.
Eligibility for the service will be in line with criteria for the Welsh Government's Families First and Early Intervention Parenting Support Programmes.
We wish to appoint a provider that is an expert in the field. The work will involve coproducing a programme of interventions and activities which complement and work alongside the Council's own Early Help Hubs.
The objective of the service is to strengthen parenting confidence and resilience across all age ranges.
Core activity must include the delivery of structured and flexible interventions in the form of evidence-based parenting courses and group-based workshops, for parents of younger children, school-age children and teenagers, covering themes such as positive behaviour management, establishing routines, effective communication, adolescent development and managing risk-taking behaviour.
Parents and carers will be provided with support to share experiences and build peer networks, reducing isolation and strengthening family resilience.
The provider will work directly with parents and families.
Where appropriate some families will receive individual in-depth coaching from the provider.
Total value (estimated)
- £719,980 excluding VAT
- £863,976 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Subject to funding, have the option to extend for a further 24 months
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Should demand for the service exceed supply, then provision is made within the contract for the Council to be able to vary the contract value by up to £113,000 pre VAT (£135,600 including VAT) within the term, by spot purchasing additional Family Support Worker time at an hourly rate. This is dependent on funding being identified and at the sole discretion of the Council.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Bidders must be able to meet conditions within Terms and Conditions
Technical ability conditions of participation
Bidders must be able to meet conditions within Terms and Conditions
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
8 December 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
website: https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.shtml
link for itt: itt_121358 - B671/25 - Provision of an Early Help Parent Support Service
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
- Welsh
- English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 January 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 30 November 2028
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Evaluation via scoring of method statement questions |
Quality | 90.00% |
| Commercial | The commercial element is subject to capped funding and bids will be evaluated on number of hours to meet budget and spot purchase |
Cost | 10.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
see terms and conditions
Description of risks to contract performance
see terms and conditions
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Light touch contract - no minimum
Contracting authority
Bridgend County Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPQG-8216-YQLW
Bridgend County Borough Council
Bridgend
CF31 4WB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Cheryl Thomas
Telephone: +441656 643643
Email: tenders@bridgend.gov.uk
Website: http://www.bridgend.gov.uk
Region: UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales