Official UK procurement notice
Strengthening Families Together: Families First Programme: Children and Young People Support
Authority: Wrexham County Borough Council (Local council)
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionUK7 - Contract details notice - Strengthening Families Together: Families First Programme: Children and Young People Support. Families First is designed to improve outcomes for children, young people and families. It places an emphasis on early intervention, prevention, and providing support for whole families, rather than individuals. The programme promotes greater multi-agency working to ensure families receive joined-up support when they need it. The intention of the programme is to provide early support for families with the aim of preventing problems escalating.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 31 Jan 2031, 23:59 GMT.
- How the procedure runs: Evalution - first stage Interview - Second Stage
CPV: Social services · Social work services without accommodation
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · all with a published value (£850,000 together) · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Families First Children & Young People Support (Proc-25-152C) Lot 1 – Mentoring Support for Young PeopleAwardedRenewalPublished value£250,000
itt_121507 - Families First Children & Young People Support (Proc-25-152C) Lot 1 – Mentoring Support for Young People
Lot #2Families First Children & Young People Support (Proc-25-152C) Lot 2 – Counselling for Young People & their FamiliesAwardedRenewalPublished value£400,000
itt_121508 - Families First Children & Young People Support (Proc-25-152C) Lot 2 – Counselling for Young People & their Families
Lot #3Families First Children & Young People Support (Proc-25-152C) Lot 3 - Additional Needs and Neurodiversity Support Service for Children and Young People (Pre- and Post-Diagnosis)AwardedRenewalPublished value£200,000
itt_121509 - Families First Children & Young People Support (Proc-25-152C) Lot 3 - Additional Needs and Neurodiversity Support Service for Children and Young People (Pre- and Post-Diagnosis)
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (1)
- Technical: 100%
Published award criteria (1)
- Technical: Quality
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 31 Jan 2031
- First published
- 28 Nov 2025, 16:36 GMT
- Last source update
- 10 Apr 2026, 17:02 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 27 Feb 2026
- Authority reference
Proc-25-152C- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-078244- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb63Find a Tender- Contract terms summary
Quarterly in arrears
- How it runs
Evalution - first stage
Interview - Second Stage
- Risks
Service scope could change
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 9 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 17 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- cy, en
etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ↗
eTenderWales Reference:
project _61306
When submitting an application for the Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire please use:
Itt_121506 - Families First Children & Young People Support (Proc-25-152C) PRE QUALIFICATION
When submitting an application for each individual Lot for the Technical and Commercial element please use the following:
itt_121507 - Families First Children & Young People Support (Proc-25-152C) Lot 1 – Mentoring Support for Young People
itt_121508 - Families First Children & Young People Support (Proc-25-152C) Lot 2 – Counselling for Young People & their Families
itt_121509 - Families First Children & Young People Support (Proc-25-152C) Lot 3 - Additional Needs and Neurodiversity Support Service for Children and Young People (Pre- and Post-Diagnosis)
Timeline
28 Nov 2025 → 10 Apr 2026 · 8 dates- Tender notice published322 days ago28 Nov 2025, 16:36 GMT
- Clarification questions by304 days ago17 Dec 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Submission deadline281 days ago9 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Assessment summaries sent248 days ago11 Feb 2026
- Standstill ends238 days ago20 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Award decision expected by231 days ago27 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts199 days ago1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published189 days ago10 Apr 2026, 17:02 BST
Notice history
5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 28 Nov 2025- Tender notice published28 Nov 2025, 16:36 GMTUK4
- Contract award notice published11 Feb 2026, 18:05 GMTUK6
- Status changed to complete11 Feb 2026, 18:05 GMT
- Contract signature expected31 Mar 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published10 Apr 2026, 17:02 BSTUK7
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Families First Children & Young People Support (Proc-25-152C) Lot 1 – Mentoring Support for Young People1 award | |||
| CAIA PARK PARTNERSHIP LIMITED - Hafod/GwenfroVCSEProc-25-152C - Children and Young People Support - Lot 1 - Mentoring Support for Young people 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 · up to 31 Mar 2031Extensions: 2 years in annual increments | £249,838 | 5 Feb 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Families First Children & Young People Support (Proc-25-152C) Lot 2 – Counselling for Young People & their Families1 award | |||
| Advance Brighter FuturesSMEProc-25-152C - Children and Young People Support - Lot 2 Counselling for Young People and their Families1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 · up to 31 Mar 2031Extensions: 2 years in annual increments | £400,000 | 5 Feb 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Families First Children & Young People Support (Proc-25-152C) Lot 3 - Additional Needs and Neurodiversity Support Service for Children and Young People (Pre- and Post-Diagnosis)1 award | |||
| DYNAMIC CENTRE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIESVCSEProc-25-152C - Children and Young People Support - Lot 3 - Additional Needs and Neurodiversity Support Service for Children and Young People (Pre- and Post-Diagnosis) 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 · up to 31 Mar 2031Extensions: 2 years in annual increments | £200,000 | 5 Feb 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Families First Children & Young People Support Lot: Lot 1 - Mentoring Support for Young people · CAIA PARK PARTNERSHIP LIMITED - Hafod/GwenfroVCSE
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2026
- Value
- £99,869
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 years in yearly increments
No agreed KPIs: Does not reach the threshold
Families First Children & Young People Support Lot: Lot 2 – Counselling for Young People and their Families · Advance Brighter FuturesSME
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2026
- Value
- £400,000
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 years in yearly increments
No agreed KPIs: Does not reach the threshold
First: Children & Young People Support Lot: Lot 3 - Additional Needs and Neurodiversity Support Service for Children and Young People (Pre- and Post-Diagnosis) · DYNAMIC CENTRE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIESVCSE
- Signed
- 6 Mar 2026
- Value
- £200,000
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2029 · up to 31 Mar 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 2 years in yearly increments
No agreed KPIs: Does not reach the threshold
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Families First Children & Young People Support (Proc-25-152C) Lot 1 – Mentoring Support for Young People | 2final-stage tenders | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2 · Families First Children & Young People Support (Proc-25-152C) Lot 2 – Counselling for Young People & their Families | 2final-stage tenders | 0 | 2 | — |
| 3 · Families First Children & Young People Support (Proc-25-152C) Lot 3 - Additional Needs and Neurodiversity Support Service for Children and Young People (Pre- and Post-Diagnosis) | 3final-stage tenders | 0 | 2 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
3 commercial parties on the notice- ADVANCE BRIGHTER FUTURESAwarded supplier
- CAIA PARK PARTNERSHIP LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- DYNAMIC CENTRE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIESAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (8)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specificationsAccess: https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ eTenderWales Reference: project _61306 When submitting an application for the Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire please use: Itt_121506 - Families First Children & Young People Support (Proc-25-152C) PRE QUALIFICATION When submitting an application for each individual Lot for the Technical and Commercial element please use the following: itt_121507 - Families First Children & Young People Support (Proc-25-152C) Lot 1 – Mentoring Support for Young People itt_121508 - Families First Children & Young People Support (Proc-25-152C) Lot 2 – Counselling for Young People & their Families itt_121509 - Families First Children & Young People Support (Proc-25-152C) Lot 3 - Additional Needs and Neurodiversity Support Service for Children and Young People (Pre- and Post-Diagnosis)
Notices published for this procedure
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