BEST START FAMILY HUBS / CARER PANEL

Full CPV breakdown

• 79315000 — Social research services (primary)

Notice details

Buyer type

Local authority

Competition

Open competition (any supplier can bid)

Contract type

Services

Procurement method

Below threshold - open competition

Main category

Services

Above threshold

No

Legal basis

UKPGA 2023/54

Notice status

Active

Submission method

https://www.open-uk.org/ OPEN PR 21102026203159221 Hartlepool Borough Council is seeking submissions from suitably qualified and experienced organisations, who will be able to engage with a range of parents and carers as part of the delivery model of Best Start Family Hubs. The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate experience and skills in engaging with parents and carers, and demonstrate successful outcomes in co-production. The successful provider will deliver parent/carer panels between 1st April 2027 and 31st March 2029. The total contract value is £40,000. Submissions will be evaluated based on the information submitted within the Business Questionnaire, Quality Questionnaire and Financial Workbook. If you have any issues with regards to the service specification, terms and conditions or questionnaires then you must raise these via the NEPO portal before the closing date. Any queries with regards to your submission should also be raised in good time before the closing date. No submission, proposals or negotiations will be considered outside of the NEPO portal. The Quality Questionnaire and Financial Workbook is worth 100 points. The questions seek to explore potential Contractors' backgrounds and experience relating to the service, their approach to social value and their price breakdown. Prospective providers must demonstrate experience of and commitment in the provision of, a high-quality, cost-effective service, paying particular attention to the service specification requirements where applicable. The Business Questionnaire, Financial Workbook and Quality Questionnaire must be completed and uploaded to the NEPO portal before 2pm on Friday 27th November 2026. Please note: the successful provider may need to provide further information on Health and Safety, Enhanced Disclosure Checks and Financial Records. It is anticipated that contracts will be awarded no later than Friday 18th December 2026.

Language

EN

Published

11 Nov 2026 12:40

Deadline

27 Nov 2026 14:00

OCID

ocds-h6vhtk-07b98e

Notice ID

OPEN PR 21102026203159221