Provision of an Early Intervention and Family Support Service

Inverclyde Council has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of an Early Intervention and Family Support Service," using an open procedure under Section 12 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014. This contract, within the general public services industry category, was finalised on 14th May 2025 and will be delivered in the UKM83 region, specifically benefiting the Greenock area. The awarded supplier is Children 1st, a large-scale organisation based in Edinburgh.

The contract, valued at £266,187, was signed on 7th April 2025, marking the transition to the contract award stage. This service-oriented procurement process was conducted by Inverclyde Council, a regional or local authority located in Greenock. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in public and community services, particularly those that can offer specialised family support and intervention programmes.

Companies capable of delivering social value initiatives will find this contract particularly relevant, as there is an inclusion of community benefits, with the contract garnering a minimum of five social value points for Inverclyde Council. While this specific opportunity has been awarded, similar tenders could offer growth prospects for businesses with expertise in social services and community welfare, aiming to establish or expand their presence within the Scottish public sector procurement landscape.