Early Help Parenting Support Service

Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking a provider for its "Early Help Parenting Support Service" under an open procurement procedure. The tender focuses on delivering specialist parenting support to families in Bridgend, Wales (region UKL17). It is within the health and social work services industry category and offers an estimated contract value of £719,980 (£863,976 including VAT).

The procurement is at the tender stage with a closing date for submissions on 12 December 2025. This initiative forms part of the council’s commitment, aligned with the Welsh Government’s Families First and Early Intervention Parenting Support Programmes, to enhance the confidence and resilience of parents and carers through structured, evidence-based interventions, scheduled to commence on 1 April 2026, and potentially extendable up to 2030 contingent on funding. This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in family support services, especially those familiar with social work and community-based programmes.

Companies experienced in delivering innovative, evidence-based parenting initiatives that bolster family resilience and reduce isolation are well-suited to apply. The framework supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing an avenue to expand service offerings and build solid local partnerships through collaboration with the council’s Early Help Hubs. Additionally, the flexible nature of the contract allows for scalability in response to service demand, with provisions to increase the scope of work upon securing additional funding.