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Open tender · Notice 096326-2026

Healthy Child Programme (HCP) Connected Parents

Wigan Council

Value
£1.2m
Closes
13 Nov 2026 (29 days)
Where
North West
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
18 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2032

In plain English

Wigan Council wants a single provider to deliver a community-based Healthy Child Programme for parents, carers and families of children aged 0-19 (up to 25 for those with SEND), covering parenting support, infant feeding, key transitions and community capacity building. The contract runs for five years from 18 January 2027 to 17 January 2032, with an estimated value of £1,250,000.

Good fit for: Voluntary, community or social enterprise organisations experienced in family support, infant feeding or community development work in the Wigan area.

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What the buyer says

Wigan Council's Public Health Team requires x1 provider to deliver a proposed service that will provide a community-based offer for parents, carers and families of children and young people aged 0-19 years, and up to 25 years for young people with SEND, with a particular focus on the first 1001 days and adolescence as key developmental periods. The service will be centred around 5 key areas. • Parenting Confidence and Family Relationships - Supporting parents and carers to build confidence, strengthen relationships with their children and young people, develop peer connections and access opportunities for shared learning through all stages of childhood and adolescence. • Infant Feeding, Food and Nutrition - Delivering a community-based infant feeding offer through paid peer support, alongside activities that promote healthy nutrition, responsive feeding, oral health and access to community food resources. • Key Transitions and Development - Increasing confidence and community connections during important developmental stages including pregnancy, transition to parenthood, the first 1001 days, school transitions, adolescence and transition to adulthood for young people with SEND. • Community Capacity and Connected Communities - Developing volunteering opportunities, peer support networks, parent leadership and community participation, helping families become more connected to neighbourhood assets, opportunities and services. • VCFSE Development and Community Wealth Building - Supporting the growth and sustainability of the local voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector through partnership working, mentoring, coaching, micro-commissioning and community capacity building. A key ambition is to leave stronger community infrastructure and local capabili…

Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 12 Oct 2026.

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