Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
3 July 2026
Published
12 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
Kirklees Council is looking into a potential procurement option to put in place future contractual arrangements for suitably qualified and experienced organisations to deliver an Early Intervention and Prevention programme for children, young people, parents and their families specifically through: • Facilitation and management of national Healthy Start scheme • Delivery of Safety in the Home interventions including promotion of accident prevention • Childhood Accident Prevention e-Learning To support this, we would like to gain information from the market regarding a number of issues related to the potential procurement exercise. Suppliers are therefore invited to consider the programme requirements detailed in this document and complete the attached questionnaire to give us feedback on the proposed approach. The service is currently commissioned by Kirklees Public Health until 31st March 2027 The new contract will commence on 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030, with the option to extend for 2 years to 31st March 2032.
Key dates
- Commences
- 1st April 2027
AI Analysis
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Kirklees Council is gathering market feedback on a potential contract to deliver early intervention and prevention support for families, focusing on the Healthy Start scheme, home safety interventions, and accident prevention training. The actual contract will run from April 2027 to March 2030 (with a possible 2-year extension), but this current notice is a market consultation to shape the tender approach.
Requirements
- Suitable qualifications and experience in delivering early intervention and prevention programmes
- Ability to facilitate and manage the national Healthy Start scheme
- Capability to deliver Safety in the Home interventions and accident prevention promotion
- Capacity to deliver or manage Childhood Accident Prevention e-Learning
- Must be able to start delivery on 1st April 2027
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Facilitate and manage the national Healthy Start scheme for eligible families
- Deliver Safety in the Home interventions to reduce household accidents for children
- Promote accident prevention awareness and practices among parents and families
- Deliver or coordinate Childhood Accident Prevention e-Learning training content
- Support children, young people, parents and families through early intervention activities
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'market consultation' notice, not yet a formal tender — it's asking suppliers what they think about the proposed approach before the real tender is released. Respond to the questionnaire if you want influence over the final contract design.
- 2The service starts April 2027, so there's time to prepare, but note the current contract runs until 31 March 2027 — a new provider will take over with no gap.
- 3Three distinct work streams are mentioned (Healthy Start, home safety, e-learning) — consider whether you can deliver all three or if you'd need to partner with other organisations.
- 4Look for the attached questionnaire and complete it thoroughly — this feedback directly shapes what the council will ask for in the formal tender later.
- 5The contract has a 3-year base term (2027–2030) plus an optional 2-year extension — clarify with the council whether extension is guaranteed or discretionary, as this affects your planning and pricing.
Tips for Small Businesses
- This is a good opportunity to position yourself early: respond to the questionnaire to get noticed and influence the tender requirements toward your strengths. Smaller organisations often miss market consultations and then find the formal tender doesn't suit them.
- Consider consortium or subcontracting opportunities — if you're strong in e-learning but weak in home safety delivery, partner with a local organisation that complements you. Kirklees may welcome collaborative bids.
- Check whether Kirklees values social value (local jobs, community benefit, etc.) in their scoring — early intervention contracts often do. If you employ local staff or train young people, highlight this when the formal tender opens.
Likely incumbents
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- 1
Apex Pathway,Dreamss,HSS Homes,Independent Living Project,Northern Community Pathways,Restorative Social Care Services,Strive To Be Independent
1 contract wonlatest 31 Dec 2024ends 31 Mar 2028£1m
total awarded
Apex Pathway,Dreamss,HSS Homes,Independent Living Project,Northern Community Pathways,Restorative Social Care Services,Strive To Be Independent is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Kirklees CouncilKey Dates
Published
12 June 2026
Submission deadline
3 July 2026
Notice type
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Source
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