Family Time

Wirral Council is seeking a provider to deliver court-directed Family Time sessions across and outside the borough of Wirral, with an estimated contract value of £2,972,262 including VAT.

The service will support the delivery of family time arrangements directed by the courts. Further details of the service specification and delivery requirements are not disclosed in the supplied notice.

Service Requirements

The appointed provider will be responsible for delivering court-directed Family Time sessions across and outside the borough of Wirral.

Detailed service specifications and operational requirements are not disclosed in the supplied notice. Suppliers should review the tender documentation for the full scope of the service.

Contract Information

• Buyer: Wirral Council
• Deadline: 24 November 2026, 12:00pm (noon)
• Contract Value: £2,972,262 including VAT
• Value Excluding VAT: Not disclosed
• Delivery Length: Two years, from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029, with an option to extend for a further three years in annual increments, until 31 March 2032
• Tender Reference: DN830846
• Tender Link: The Chest – Supplier Registration
• Enquiry Deadline: 13 November 2026, 12:00pm (noon)
• Award Decision Date: 18 January 2027
• Award Method: Open procedure

Supplier Requirements

Suppliers must submit their tenders electronically in English through The Chest by the stated deadline.

The notice does not specify detailed legal, financial or technical participation requirements. Suppliers should consult the tender documentation for the full conditions and instructions.

For technical difficulties with registration or using The Chest, suppliers can contact Proactis support at support@proactisservicedesk.com or telephone 0330 005 0352.

Evaluation Criteria

Wirral Council will assess tenders using the following published weightings:

• Quality: 60%
• Price: 30%
• Social Value: 10%

The price assessment will use the ceiling price within the pricing schedule. The social value submission must be provided through the Social Value Portal.

This opportunity may be relevant to providers experienced in delivering family support and court-directed services for children and families. The initial two-year contract, with the potential for three additional years through annual extensions, offers an opportunity to deliver Family Time sessions for Wirral Council.

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