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Best Start in Life Programme Services

Bradford Children & Families Trust · Local or regional public body

In brief

Bradford Children & Families Trust is looking for suppliers for care work (Yorkshire and the Humber).

The estimated value is £7,699,560 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 11am, Wednesday 2 December 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 5pm, Thursday 8 October 2026
Bids by: 11am, Wednesday 2 December 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 90% · Price 10%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 16 bids per contract for care contracts in this region (from 232 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Bradford Children and Families Trust (BCFT) is seeking to commission suppliers to deliver services that support the Best Start in Life Programme's strategic objectives. The commissioned services will aim to improve child development outcomes, enhance family wellbeing and positive relationships, increase school readiness, reduce inequalities, and facilitate access to integrated early years, health, education, and family support services. The procurement will be divided into the following two Lots: Lot 1: Lot 1 - Evidence-Based Programmes and Support for Parents Lot 2: Lot 2 - Parent-Infant Relationships and Perinatal Mental Health Service The services are expected to be delivered from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029, with two options to extend the contract for up to a further 24 months each, at the Trust's discretion.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 64 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £7,699,560 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Yorkshire and the Humber?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 2 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: uk.eu-supply.com.
Send clarification questions before 5pm, Thursday 8 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 11am, Wednesday 2 December 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
Lot 1 - Evidence Based Programmes and Support for Parents Service 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029 What this lot covers The Service will deliver high-quality, evidence-based parenting support for families with children aged 0-5 years, which strengthens parenting confidence and capability, promotes positive parent-child relationships, enhances the home learning environment, and improves children's developmental, wellbeing and school readiness outcomes.	Social and domiciliary care	£3,499,800
Lot 2 - Parent-Infant Relationships and Perinatal & Mental Wellbeing Provision 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029 What this lot covers The Service will deliver high-quality, evidence-based parenting support for families with children aged 0-2 years. It will support and empower parents and carers to nurture their children and provide the best start in life. Through safe, inclusive, and supportive provision, promote positive early parent-infant relationships, support parental wellbeing and mental health, strengthening parenting confidence, and improve health, developmental, and educational outcomes for children and families.	Social and domiciliary care	£4,199,760

Timeline

22 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 089841-2026
25 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 091043-2026

About the buyer

Bradford Children & Families TrustLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

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From notice 089841-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 22 September 2026, last updated 25 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.