Children's Centres and Best Start Family Hubs

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is in the planning stages for a tender entitled "Children's Centres and Best Start Family Hubs" in the services category, specifically targeting education and training and health and social work services. The initiative aims to support families with children aged 0-5 in London (UKI51), through partnerships across health, education, and the voluntary sector. The project is underpinned by the Procurement Act 2023, adhering to a light-touch regime and is above threshold.

An initial virtual market engagement event is scheduled for 5th February 2026, with interested parties asked to register by 2nd February 2026. This will be followed by optional one-to-one engagement sessions during the week commencing 9th February 2026, each lasting approximately 45 minutes. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in early years, family support, health, and education services, particularly those in the voluntary and community sectors, including SMEs and social enterprises.

By participating in this market engagement, businesses can establish themselves as potential providers for an impactful community service. Such companies can leverage these interactions to explore partnership opportunities and expand their service offerings, contributing to sustainable family support initiatives in the borough. Engaging with the Royal Borough of Greenwich through this tender could potentially secure long-term collaboration, positively impacting both the service providers and the beneficiaries.