Tender for Early Help Services for Children and Families
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Herefordshire Council has awarded a contract for Early Help Services for Children and Families, focusing on providing assistance to children and families with complex needs in the West Midlands region. The objective of this service is to enhance the resilience of families and promote system change for efficient local services. The value of the contract is £450,000, and it runs from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2027.
This project falls under the Health and social work services category and follows the Light Touch Regime (LTR) within The Public Contract Regulations 2015. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 2 December 2024. The contract has been awarded to Vennture, an SME and VCSE provider, as of 21 February 2025.
This tender presents an excellent opportunity for organisations in the health and social work services sector, particularly those experienced in providing comprehensive support to families. SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in coordinating services and driving system efficiencies will find this contract beneficial for expanding their footprint and generating positive community impact in Herefordshire. The contract provides visibility and credibility through collaboration with Herefordshire Council and demonstrates a commitment to tackling complex social needs, thereby fostering business growth and development within the West Midlands.
The Council is seeking to appoint a service provider to provide the Early Help Service to Herefordshire children and their families with complex needs. Its focus is on building the resilience of thousands of families across Herefordshire each year, and on driving system change so that every area has joined up, efficient local services which are able to identify families in need and provide the right support at the right time. This contract is for two years from 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2027.
The Invitation to Tender (ITT) is being carried out under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) allowed within The Public Contract Regulations 2015, Reg 74 to 77 and therefore applies the flexibilities afforded under above regulation. Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (TUPE) regulations may apply to at least five members of staff. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this contract opportunity on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'.
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The contract period is two years.
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