Tenders/Expression of Interest (EOI): Support for families in crisis or at risk of or affected by care proceedings/child removal

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Expression of Interest (EOI): Support for families in crisis or at risk of or affected by care proceedings/child removal

Bristol City Council

Published: Jul 22, 2026

Updated: Jul 22, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the social protection and gender and inclusion sectors, with a focus on Child Protection and Social Work. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 498,000.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the social protection sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Bristol City Council wishes to test the level of market interest in providing a service which provides support for families in crisis or at risk of or affected by care proceedings/child removal. The aim of this service is to provide support to families in crisis in Bristol which improves outcomes for them and their children, reduces the need for social care involvement and reduces the number of children coming into care. The service will need to comprise of three distinct elements, which together will form the overall delivery model. The provider should have a demonstrable track record of delivering all three elements. The provision must: • Have an existing stable volunteer base in Bristol so referrals can be received and support offered from the beginning of the contract. • Be able to support families with complex levels of need (eg families in crisis and in need, step down from fostering, care leavers in supported accommodation, families going through or post care proceedings).

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 22, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 069328-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Bristol City Council

Bristol City Council has issued 306 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 257 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: July 22, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Social Protection & Welfare sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £498,000 - £498,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 069328-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Bristol City Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.