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# Best Start in Life Programme Services

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/best-start-in-life-programme-services-ocds-h6vhtk-0777f9). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Bradford Children & Families Trust: "Best Start in Life Programme Services". Published status: active. Published Value: £7,699,560. 2 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 2 Dec 2026, 11:00 GMT. Published submission portal: uk.eu-supply.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 37 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [Bradford Children & Families Trust](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/bradford-children-families-trust-coh-14060995)
- **Published Value:** £7,699,560 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 2 December 2026 at 11:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 2
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Social services, Social work and related services, Social work services
- **Delivery Location:** Not published
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/best-start-in-life-programme-services-ocds-h6vhtk-0777f9#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-0777f9`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/best-start-in-life-programme-services-ocds-h6vhtk-0777f9#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [uk.eu-supply.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fuk.eu-supply.com%2Fapp%2Frfq%2Frwlentrance_s.asp%3FPID%3D109274%26TID100114320%26B%3D)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/best-start-in-life-programme-services-ocds-h6vhtk-0777f9#participate

## Description
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.

## Lots (2)
### Lot LOT-0001: Lot 1 - Evidence Based Programmes and Support for Parents Service
- **Lot id:** `LOT-0001`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85300000, 85310000, 85320000

- **Estimated Value:** £3,499,800
- **Description:** 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 environ...
- **Contract Period:** 01/04/2027 to 31/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot LOT-0002: Lot 2 - Parent-Infant Relationships and Perinatal & Mental Wellbeing Provision
- **Lot id:** `LOT-0002`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 85300000, 85310000, 85320000

- **Estimated Value:** £4,199,760
- **Description:** 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, a...
- **Contract Period:** 01/04/2027 to 31/03/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F089841-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-09-25T13:28:45.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T00:54:00.562Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-0777f9