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Provision of Families First Early Intervention & Prevention Services for Children, Young People & Families

  • First published: 15 September 2025
  • Last modified: 15 September 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-059a17
Published by:
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
Authority ID:
AA0274
Publication date:
15 September 2025
Deadline date:
17 October 2025
Notice type:
UK4
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Neath Port Talbot Council invite tenders from suitably experienced and capable providers for the Provision of Families First Early Intervention & Prevention Services for Children, Young People & Families as part of the Welsh Government Families First programme delivery in Neath Port Talbot (NPT).The tender opportunity consists of the following three lots.Lot 1 Emotional Health & Wellbeing: The primary objectives of the service are to enhance the emotional health and wellbeing of children, young people, and families, through the provision of early intervention and prevention services to reduce the risk of emotional and mental health issues.The service is intended to provide a range of interventions to support improved emotional and mental wellbeing in children, young people and families across the tiers of need identified for Families First. The service should complement and provide additionality to other existing services, such as School Based Counselling, CAMHS, In-Reach, other school based social and emotional interventions. This should include delivery of a service outside of school hours, including school holidays and closures.Lot 2 Health & Positive Relationships:The primary purpose of the service is to provide preventative messages to children and young people, promoting healthy relationships and safe online behaviours, and to support parents/carers to help keep their children safe online. The service will work across the tiers of need identified for Families First.Lot 3 Support for Families with an Additional Learning Needs: The primary purpose of the service is to provide integrated, family-focused support to children and young people with an ALN and their families, across the tiers of need identified for Families First. The service will enhance their well-being and social inclusion by addressing the unique challenges they face.The contract period shall be for two years from 1st April 2026 with an option for a one year extension.TUPE may apply across all lots.There are no restrictions on the number of lots a tenderer can apply for or be awarded.

Full notice text

Scope

Procurement reference

CPU25-26-29

Procurement description

Neath Port Talbot Council invite tenders from suitably experienced and capable providers for the Provision of Families First Early Intervention & Prevention Services for Children, Young People & Families as part of the Welsh Government Families First programme delivery in Neath Port Talbot (NPT).

The tender opportunity consists of the following three lots.

Lot 1 Emotional Health & Wellbeing:

The primary objectives of the service are to enhance the emotional health and wellbeing of children, young people, and families, through the provision of early intervention and prevention services to reduce the risk of emotional and mental health issues.

The service is intended to provide a range of interventions to support improved emotional and mental wellbeing in children, young people and families across the tiers of need identified for Families First. The service should complement and provide additionality to other existing services, such as School Based Counselling, CAMHS, In-Reach, other school based social and emotional interventions. This should include delivery of a service outside of school hours, including school holidays and closures.

Lot 2 Health & Positive Relationships:

The primary purpose of the service is to provide preventative messages to children and young people, promoting healthy relationships and safe online behaviours, and to support parents/carers to help keep their children safe online. The service will work across the tiers of need identified for Families First.

Lot 3 Support for Families with an Additional Learning Needs:

The primary purpose of the service is to provide integrated, family-focused support to children and young people with an ALN and their families, across the tiers of need identified for Families First. The service will enhance their well-being and social inclusion by addressing the unique challenges they face.

The contract period shall be for two years from 1st April 2026 with an option for a one year extension.

TUPE may apply across all lots.

There are no restrictions on the number of lots a tenderer can apply for or be awarded.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

  • UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)

1655100 GBP to 1655100GBP

Contract dates (estimated)

01 April 2026, 00:00AM to 30 March 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 March 2029

Contracting authority

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

Identification register:

  • GB-PPON

Address 1: Civic Centre

Town/City: Port Talbot

Postcode: SA13 1PJ

Country: United Kingdom

Website: http://www.npt.gov.uk

Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRGM-1776-LMWP

Contact name: Wayne Thomas

Email: w.thomas3@npt.gov.uk

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Light touch

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

Lots

Divided into 3 lots

Emotional Health & Wellbeing

Lot number: 1

Description

Service Overview - The primary objectives of the service are to enhance the emotional health and wellbeing of children, young people, and families, through the provision of early intervention and prevention services to reduce the risk of emotional and mental health issues.

The service is intended to provide a range of interventions to support improved emotional and mental wellbeing in children, young people and families across the tiers of need identified for Families First. The service should complement and provide additionality to other existing services, such as School Based Counselling, CAMHS, In-Reach, other school based social and emotional interventions. This should include delivery of a service outside of school hours, including school holidays and closures.

CPV classifications

  • 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
  • 85311200 - Welfare services for disabled people
  • 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
  • 85312310 - Guidance services
  • 85312320 - Counselling services
  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

Delivery regions

  • UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Lot value (estimated)

690000 GBP Excluding VAT

828000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 April 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 March 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 March 2029, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The contract period shall be for two years from 1st April 2026 with an option for a one year extension.

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Management and Delivery of the Service

Weighting: 40.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Project Team

Weighting: 35.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Financial Breakdown

Weighting: 10.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Mobilisation

Weighting: 15.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Health & Positive Relationships

Lot number: 2

Description

Service Overview - The primary purpose of the service is to provide preventative messages to children and young people, promoting healthy relationships and safe online behaviours, and to support parents/carers to help keep their children safe online. The service will work across the tiers of need identified for Families First.

CPV classifications

  • 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
  • 85311200 - Welfare services for disabled people
  • 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
  • 85312310 - Guidance services
  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

Delivery regions

  • UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Lot value (estimated)

275100 GBP Excluding VAT

330120 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 April 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 March 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 March 2029, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The contract period shall be for two years from 1st April 2026 with an option for a one year extension.

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Management and Delivery of the Service

Weighting: 40.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Project Team

Weighting: 35.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Financial Breakdown

Weighting: 10.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Mobilisation

Weighting: 15.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Support for Families with an Additional Learning Needs

Lot number: 3

Description

Service Overview - The primary purpose of the service is to provide integrated, family-focused support to children and young people with an ALN and their families, across the tiers of need identified for Families First. The service will enhance their well-being and social inclusion by addressing the unique challenges they face.

CPV classifications

  • 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
  • 85311200 - Welfare services for disabled people
  • 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
  • 85312310 - Guidance services
  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

Delivery regions

  • UKL17 - Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

Lot value (estimated)

690000 GBP Excluding VAT

828000 GBP Including VAT

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 April 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

30 March 2028, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

30 March 2029, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Description of extensions

The contract period shall be for two years from 1st April 2026 with an option for a one year extension.

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Management and Delivery of the Service

Weighting: 40.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Project Team

Weighting: 35.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Financial Breakdown

Weighting: 10.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Mobilisation

Weighting: 15.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Award criteria

Type: quality

Name

Management and Delivery of the Service

Weighting: 40.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Project Team

Weighting: 35.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Financial Breakdown

Weighting: 10.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Type: quality

Name

Mobilisation

Weighting: 15.00

Weighting type: percentageExact

Contract terms and risks

Description of risks to contract performance

Service Delivery - Provider fails to deliver outcomes

Financial Stability - Provider becomes insolvent

Safeguarding - Risk to children or vulnerable individuals

Legal/Compliance - Breach of procurement regulations

Social Value - Failure to deliver community benefits

Transition Risk - Disruption during handover

Submission

Tender submission deadline

17 October 2025, 12:00PM

Enquiry deadline

10 October 2025, 12:00PM

Date of award of contract

19 January 2026, 23:59PM

Submission address and any special instructions

https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html

May tenders be submitted electronically?

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

  • English
  • Welsh

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
85312320 Counselling services Social work services without accommodation
85312300 Guidance and counselling services Social work services without accommodation
85312310 Guidance services Social work services without accommodation
85000000 Health and social work services Other Services
85311300 Welfare services for children and young people Social work services with accommodation
85311200 Welfare services for disabled people Social work services with accommodation

Delivery locations

ID Description
1017 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot

About the buyer

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Further information

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