Best Start In Life Parenting Service

Medway Council is seeking to commission a Best Start in Life (BSiL) Parenting Service to deliver evidence-based parenting support for families with children in the early years. The service is intended to support delivery of the ambitions set out in the Best Start in Life Guidance for Parenting and Home Learning by providing high-quality parenting support through the Best Start Family Hub Network.

The commissioned service will provide a parenting and home learning environment (HLE) offer for families with children aged 0–5, combining face-to-face and digital support, clear guidance for parents on supporting child development, and targeted evidence-based interventions.

The opportunity is open to organisations capable of delivering health and social care services across Medway and has been identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs).

Contract Information

Buyer – Medway Council

Deadline – 27 August 2026, 5:00pm

Contract Value – Estimated £500,000 excluding VAT (£600,000 including VAT)

Delivery Length – 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2029 (2 years, 4 months)

Tender Link – Click here

Evaluation Criteria

The contract will be evaluated using the following weighting:

• Quality (Technical Questions) – 75%
• Price – 20%
• Social Value – 5%

Procurement Information

The procurement will be conducted as a below-threshold open competition under the Light Touch Regime.

Relevant service classifications include:

• Health and social work services
• Community health services
• Other community, social and personal services

The service will be delivered within the Medway area.

The opportunity represents continued investment in early years parenting support, helping families access evidence-based interventions that promote positive child development and strengthen home learning environments through the Family Hub Network.

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