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Family Link Worker Service

Dorset CouncilcontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-055053Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableactive

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Suppliers

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1 SME

Lots

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1 awarded

Published

01 May 2026

Description

Family Link Workers provide intensive, hands-on support within the family home. They are one element of additional support, made available to Lead Practitioners in our Family Help teams and Early Support partners (such as schools and health workers) who are supporting families in need, within our communities. The service is part of our Families First approach. Families First for Children Pathfinder - Dorset Council

Scope

Reference
DN779230
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2027
Possible extension to 31 Mar 2030

The Contract will be for an initial 1 year, with three optional 12-month extension periods (1+1+1), subject to satisfactory performance and funding, giving a potential total contract period of 4 years.

CPV classifications
85000000
Contract locations
Devon, 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.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Quality—quality90.00%
Social Value—quality10.00%

Participation

Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.

Refer to the tender documents

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

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Awarded to
CF
Caring for Communities and People
SME