# Volunteer Led Family Support Services

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Bedford Borough Council](/buyers/bedford-borough-council/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £165,000
- Published: 12 December 2017
- Planned start: 1 April 2018
- Planned end: 31 March 2020
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 9993d192-c0c8-4cbb-8393-a82cbb361b2a-186795
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00cc600e-c8a3-4b85-aba8-e3d230a46333

## Description

The Council is seeking to appoint a suitable provider to work collaboratively with Bedford Borough Children's Services and partners to provide a structured and supported volunteer outreach service that works as a cohesive part of the Early Help Offer providing a range of social and welfare related outcomes for families\. The service will provide support for families within the Early Help Service, which include: The engagement of parents to challenge social isolation and anxiety to help build self- confidence The promotion of confident and positive parenting, including signposting to parenting groups and support The provision of access to high quality family learning opportunities The promotion of life skills and self-esteem The engagement of parents to help prevent family breakdown Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9993d192-c0c8-4cbb-8393-a82cbb361b2a-186795)