VEAT Notice for the provision of the Worcestershire Family Hubs

This VEAT notice indicates that the Contracting Authority intends to directly award a Public Services contract under Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR (2015) for the provision of the Worcestershire Family Hubs. This provision will be delivered on a 24-month contract with no option to extend.

The Negotiated Procedure without prior publication is being followed and is justified under Regulation 32 of the PCR(2015)

Delivery of the Family Hubs provision across Malvern Hills, Worcester City and Wychavon Districts.

The Family Hub providers will be responsible for managing and coordinating the local offer of family hubs in line with the national Family Hubs and Start for Life Framework. This offer includes the delivery of evidence-based programmes and support.

In addition to coordinating delivery within Family Hub buildings, the providers will lead on the oversight of local Family Hub networks and the wider outreach model of Family Hub support within community assets. Providers will build community capacity including developing and sustaining community activities, utilising volunteers and community assets, information and advice and peer support.

Under the current contracting arrangements Action for Children Services Limited delivers the Family Hubs provision in Malvern Hills, Worcester City and Wychavon districts.

Under the new contracting arrangements, the aforementioned provider will continue to deliver the family hubs provision in Malvern Hills, Worcester City and Wychavon and will be contracted directly with the contracting Authority.