Best Start in Life Parent /carer panels

Buyer

Leicestershire County Council

Estimated value

£98k

Location

East Midlands

Deadline

2 December 2026

Published

4 November 2026

Category

Health and social work services

Trade

Health and social care

Suitable for SMEs

Not flagged

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In plain English

Leicestershire County Council seeks a provider to establish and coordinate a parent and carer engagement forum supporting the 2026-2029 Family Hubs and Start for Life Programme. No special requirements are stated.

Description from the notice

No Description:To support the delivery of the 2026-2029 Department for Education (DfE) Family Hubs and Start for Life Programme, Leicestershire County Council is seeking to commission a third-party provider to establish and coordinate a dedicated parent and carer engagement forum. The service will gather the voices and experiences of families from conception to age 2, and during transition into services for older children, ensuring that local families actively contribute to the design, delivery and continuous improvement of Family Hubs and Best Start for Life services. The commissioned provider will recruit, engage, train and mentor parents and carers to participate in co-production activities, creating a sustainable model where families are empowered to lead and support ongoing forums. This commission will help fulfil national expectations for family participation, co-design and collaboration, ensuring services reflect the needs of Leicestershire communities.