Best Start in Life Programme Services
Bradford Children & Families Trust (BCFT), a children and family services organisation, is commissioning services for its Best Start in Life Programme. The contract is divided into two lots: evidence-based programmes and support for parents, and a parent-infant relationships and perinatal mental health service. Suppliers will be expected to improve child development, family wellbeing and positive relationships, school readiness, and access to integrated early years, health, education and family support services, while helping reduce inequalities. The estimated contract value is £7,699,560, with delivery planned from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029 and two discretionary extension periods of up to 24 months each. Delivery regions and sites are not specified in the available information. No specific certification or qualification requirement is stated; the critical eligibility requirements are therefore not available from the tender details provided.
Buyer: Bradford Children & Families Trust. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 25 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £7.7m
- Bids close: 2 Dec 2026
- Location: Bradford
- Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure
- Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2029
- Category: Social work services (85310000)
From the official notice
Bradford Children and Families Trust (BCFT) is seeking to commission suppliers to deliver services that support the Best Start in Life Programme's strategic objectives. The commissioned services will aim to improve child development outcomes, enhance family wellbeing and positive relationships, increase school readiness, reduce inequalities, and facilitate access to integrated early years, health, education, and family support services. The procurement will be divided into the following two Lots: Lot 1: Lot 1 - Evidence-Based Programmes and Support for Parents Lot 2: Lot 2 - Parent-Infant Relationships and Perinatal Mental Health Service The services are expected to be delivered from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029, with two options to extend the contract for up to a further 24 months each, at the Trust's discretion.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 2 Dec 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £7.7m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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