Family Hubs Services Lot 1 Family Hubs Core & Family Support provision & Lot 2 Family Hubs Day Care provision
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The Borough Council of Calderdale recently completed the procurement process for Family Hubs Services, focusing on early years provision, universal and targeted support, advice and activities, and family support. The procurement covered two lots: Lot 1 for Core & Family Support services and Lot 2 for Day Care provision. The services, classified under CPV 85000000 (Health and social work services), will be delivered at multiple specific sites within Calderdale.
The procurement progressed to award stage by 3rd March 2025, with contracts for both lots awarded to North Halifax Partnership. Notably, Lot 1's contract spans five years with an extension option for an additional five years, while Lot 2's contract has an initial three-year period plus a possible two-year extension. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in early childhood education and family support services.
The awarded contracts, worth a combined total of GBP 41,823,830, provide a substantial business growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like North Halifax Partnership. Companies that excel in delivering high-quality, accessible family and childcare services, especially those targeting vulnerable families, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The focus on partnership with local authorities and early years partners underscores the importance of collaborative and integrated service delivery, offering strategic expansion avenues for capable service providers.
Lot 1 Family Hubs Core & Family Support: will offer early years provision, universal & targeted support, advice & activities, & family support, with a focus on targeting vulnerable families & contributing to priority outcomes. Forms part of a whole system approach to early years provision, working in partnership with the Authority and other early years partners (Family Hubs partnership). Delivered from 13 specific sites in Calderdale & at community venues & as outreach, and virtual and digital provisions, to ensure accessibility.
Lot 2 Family Hubs Day Care: delivered as part of the wider Family Hubs offer in Calderdale; early education and childcare in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework. Forms part of whole system approach to early years provision, working in partnership with the Authority & other early years partners. 325 registered places delivered across 9 locations in Calderdale, delivering services within the Family Hubs within each location.
offers early years provision, including universal & targeted support, advice & activities, & family support, targeting vulnerable families & contributing to priority outcomes. Part of a whole system approach to early years provision, working closely with the Authority & other early years partners, as part of the Family Hubs partnership. The service will be delivered from 13 specific sites in Calderdale & at community venues & as outreach, virtual and digital provisions, to ensure accessibility. TUPE & a LGPS apply to this tender. The service shape has changed from a split into 2 geographical areas to a split by service type (see TUPE /Pension schedules). Council owned premises will be leased to the successful provider of Lot 1. The successful provider of Lot 2 will sign an underlease for the service space available within each of the relevant premises. Additional information: Lot 1 contract duration 5 years - option to extend for a period or periods of up to 5 years (Total 10 years)
Lot 2 Family Hubs Day Care: delivered as part of the wider Family Hubs offer in Calderdale; early education and childcare in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework. Forms part of whole system approach to early years provision, working in partnership with the Authority & other early years partners. 325 registered places delivered across 9 locations in Calderdale, delivering services within the Family Hubs within each location. TUPE & a Local Government Pension Scheme apply to this tender. The service shape has changed from a split into 2 geographical areas to a split by service type (see TUPE /Pension schedules). Council owned premises will be leased to the successful provider of Lot 1. The successful provider of Lot 2 will sign an underlease for the service space available within each of the relevant premises. Additional information: Lot 2 contract duration is for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for a period or periods of up to 24 months (Total 5 years).
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