Framework for Family Support Hours in the London Borough of Waltham Forest

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking tenders for a "Framework for Family Support Hours," aimed at providing services to improve outcomes for children and families in need. This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and is an active tender in its tender stage. The procurement adopts an open procedure with a framework agreement approach, allowing applications from qualified providers over a four-year span from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030.

Interested parties should note the tender submission deadline set for 23rd February 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 12th February 2026. The framework is rooted in aiding diverse family structures and offers a significant contract value of £4,000,000 over its term. This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in family support and social care services.

SMEs and VCSEs are particularly targeted, ensuring that smaller local enterprises have a fair competitive field. Participants are required to demonstrate service delivery, staff qualifications, and economic and technical capacities as per the draft framework terms and specification documents. By joining this framework, providers can potentially broaden their service reach in the London area and secure a stable relationship with a public authority, fostering growth both in service capacity and organisational maturation over the contract period.

The commitment to social value also enhances the significance of this procurement, promoting community development and impactful business contributions.