Manchester City Council · Awarded contract
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The Provision of Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies Volunteer Peer and Parenting Support Service

Awarded 02 Nov 2026

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Awarded02 Nov 2026
Value£2,160,000.00
RegionNorth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 2y 6mo2y 6mo term, 4% elapsed
Awarded 2 Nov 2026Expires 1 May 2029

Manchester City Council ('the Council') is looking to procure contracts for The Provision of Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies Volunteer Peer and Parenting Support Service.

This procurement is for The Provision of Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies Volunteer Peer and Parenting Support Service.

The contract period will be for 2.5 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 years subject to funding.

It is intended for the contract to commence 02 November 2026

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