Repeat Care Proceedings Prevention Service
Nottingham City Council, a local authority, is seeking a single experienced provider to deliver a trauma-informed Repeat Care Proceedings Prevention Service for parents whose children have been removed through care proceedings. The service must provide sustained, relationship-based support for 12 to 18 months, including one-to-one practitioner work, home and community outreach, flexible appointments including evenings, and coordination with relevant agencies. It must support mothers, fathers, partners and, where safe and appropriate, non-resident parents, improving wellbeing, emotional resilience and stability while addressing trauma, domestic abuse and other unmet needs to help prevent repeat care proceedings and child removals. Where consistent with permanence arrangements, the provider may also support positive parent-child relationships. The contract is expected to start on 1 April 2027, run for an initial three years, and include options for two one-year extensions, with an estimated maximum value of £1,500,000 excluding VAT. Delivery locations are not specified. The critical mandatory requirement is submission of a complete Pricing Schedule, with annual costs not exceeding £300,000 and at least 50% of total costs allocated to frontline staff.
Buyer: Nottingham City Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 13 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £1.5m
- Bids close: 16 Nov 2026
- Location: Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, Nottingham
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2030
- Category: Social work and related services (85300000)
From the official notice
Nottingham City Council is seeking to appoint a single experienced provider to deliver a trauma-informed programme of support for parents who have experienced the removal of a child through care proceedings. The service will provide a sustained, relationship-based programme of support delivered over a period of 12 to 18 months. The programme aims to improve parental wellbeing, emotional resilience and stability by addressing complex unmet needs and the impact of trauma. It will support safer family environments, reduce exposure to domestic abuse, decrease reliance on crisis services, and help prevent repeat care proceedings and subsequent child removals. Delivery will include one-to-one practitioner support, outreach in home and community settings, and coordination with relevant agencies to facilitate access to appropriate services. Support must be available to mothers, fathers, partners and, where safe and appropriate, non-resident parents. Appointments must be accessible and flexible, including evening and outreach provision where required. Where appropriate and consistent with permanence arrangements, the service may also support parents to maintain or develop positive relationships with their children. - Contract Term and Value The contract is anticipated to start on 1 April 2027. The initial contract term will be for three (3) years, with the option to extend for up to two (2) further periods of one (1) year each at the Authority's sole discretion (3 + 1 + 1), giving a m...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 16 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £1.5m.
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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