CWC25129 - Families First For Children Pathfinder
Estimated value
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Awarded value
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Suppliers
2
Lots
2
Published
08 May 2026
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 is 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 is 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 was 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.
Scope
- Reference
- CWC25129
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2029Possible extension to 31 Mar 2030
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.
- CPV classifications
- 85000000
- Contract locations
- West Midlands, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory Quality Questions: Applicable to both Lots | Stakeholders and multi-disciplinary working - 15% Social Value - 10% | quality | 25.00% |
| 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% - Targeted Youth Support - Provision for Girls - 10% - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - 10% Lot 2 - Parental Advocacy - Experience & Lessons Learnt - 5% - Approach to Service Delivery - 15% - Staff Training and Development - 15% - Meeting KPIs - 15% - Risks and Mitigation - 12.50% - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - 12.50% | quality | 75.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
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.
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 2 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
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Award date
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Lots · 2 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Targeted Youth Support | £880k | complete |
| 2 | Parental Advocacy | £300k | complete |