CS2243 - Friends for Families

Wiltshire Council has initiated a tender for the "CS2243 - Friends for Families" programme aimed at providing volunteer support to families with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Wiltshire. This initiative is part of the council’s strategy to offer early support services for children at risk of suspension from school. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, employing an open procedure, and falls within the industry category of social work and related services.

The contract's value is estimated at £440,000 gross, with a net value of £352,000. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 16th July 2025, and the contract period is set to run from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2028. The location specified for the service provision is the region of UKK15 in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those with experience in supporting families with SEND needs. Organisations capable of delivering high-quality volunteer programmes that mitigate risks associated with school suspension would be well-suited to participate. Given the competitive nature of the process and the focus on quality, businesses with proven expertise and a track record of successful delivery in similar domains stand to benefit greatly from this opportunity.