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Open tender · Notice 098725-2026

2701EARABO - Early Help and District Leads

Birmingham Children's Trust Community Interest Company

Value
£12.5m
Closes
23 Nov 2026 (15 days)
Where
West Midlands
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Contract
1 Apr 2027 – 31 Mar 2030

In plain English

Birmingham Children's Trust wants one or more organisations to run its Early Help and District Leads service across Birmingham, supporting children and families from community-based locations alongside Family Hubs, schools and voluntary groups. The contract is worth an estimated £12,500,000, runs from 1 April 2027 for three years with an option to extend for up to two more, and bids go through a two-stage process.

Good fit for: Children and family support charities, social enterprises or community organisations with Birmingham-wide early help experience, possibly bidding with partners.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Two-stage bid with pass/fail entry checks The Trust will first assess the applicable Conditions of Participation on a Pass/Fail basis.
  • Safeguarding questionnaire required Appendix B – Safeguarding Questionnaire;
  • Financial standing will be assessed Appendix C – Economic and Financial Standing Assessment; and
  • Must cover the whole city while staying local demonstrate how local responsiveness will be combined with a consistent citywide offer, shared standards and effective partnership governance

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

Birmingham Children's Trust Community Interest Company (the "Trust") is seeking to appoint one or more organisations to deliver the Early Help and District Leads service across Birmingham. The Procurement Process will be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the Procurement Regulations 2024. The Services fall within the Light Touch regime and the Trust will conduct the Procurement using a Competitive Flexible Procedure. The service will work alongside Trust colleagues, Family Hub networks, statutory partners, schools and the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector to provide accessible and timely support to children and families. The model will take a strengths-based approach, recognising and building on the skills, knowledge, networks and assets already present within Birmingham’s communities. It will place children, families, trust, collaboration and co-design at the centre of delivery, while maintaining clear accountability and consistent outcomes across the city. Providers will be expected to: - work effectively with grassroots organisations, established VCFSE providers, schools, Family Hubs, statutory partners and community networks; - identify, connect and develop local community assets and routes to support; - provide accessible support from community-based locations, including arrangements that enable a child or family to access the service from an appropriate location rather than being restricted solely by their home district; - demonstrate how local responsiveness will be combined with a consistent citywide offer, shared standards and effective partnership governance; and - evidence outcomes, learning and continuous improvement throughout the Contract. The contract is intended to commence on 1 April 2027 for an initial per…

Read the official notice Tender documents

Getting the documents

in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).

Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure (Flexible: the buyer sets the stages, often a shortlist first, then bids). Published 19 Oct 2026.

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