AwardedAwarded 17 April 2026
Family Link Worker Service
Dorset Council · Local authority
In brief
Dorset Council awarded care and healthcare work to Caring for communities & People on 17 April 2026.
The notice gives a value of £882,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 1 year, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Family Link Workers provide intensive, hands-on support within the family home. They are
one element of additional support, made available to Lead Practitioners in our Family Help
teams and Early Support partners (such as schools and health workers) who are supporting
families in need, within our communities. The service is part of our Families First approach.
Families First for Children Pathfinder - Dorset Council
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Caring for communities & People (SME) 2 bids received | £882,000 | Awarded 11 February 2026 17 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 067957-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 012522-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 040273-2026
About the buyer
Dorset CouncilLast 12 months
Procurements
35Awards
15Suppliers it has used most for care
- Caring for communities & People1 contract
- The YOU Trust1 contract
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From notice 067957-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 23 October 2025, last updated 1 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.