Purpose

Pursuant to an Authorisation from: the
Council’s Scheme of Delegation: GEN 1 (To enter into any
contract for works and the supply of goods and services)

Following the conclusion of a competitive procurement process for
the supply of Children & Family Centres that will begin the new
Family Hubs model across Gloucestershire, and following
consultation with Councillor Stephen Davies, Cabinet Member for
Children’s Safeguarding and Early Years in accordance with
the Cabinet decision on 23 February 2022:

Decision: To award a contract for the supply of Children &
Family Centre services in the Gloucester and Forest of Dean
locality (Lot 1) to Gloucestershire Gateway Trust. This will allow
the delivery of these key services and for Gloucestershire County
Council to focus on developing an agreed multi-agency vision and
principles for Family Hubs, that is aligned with the wider
transformation within children’s services and partner
agencies.

Following the completion of the re tender the proposed contract for
Lot 1 shall be for an initial period of 6.2 years and include an
option to extend their terms for a further period of not more than
2 years. The contract will start on 1st February 2025 following a 6
months’ notice period on the current extension contract held
by Barnardo's.

Decision

Following the conclusion of a competitive
procurement process for the supply of Children & Family Centres
that will begin the new Family Hubs model across Gloucestershire,
and following consultation with Councillor Stephen Davies, Cabinet
Member for Children’s Safeguarding and Early Years in
accordance with the Cabinet decision on 23 February 2022: 
 
Decision:  To award a contract for
the supply of Children & Family Centre services in the
Gloucester and Forest of Dean locality (Lot 1) to Gloucestershire
Gateway Trust.  This will allow the delivery of these key
services and for Gloucestershire County Council to focus on
developing an agreed multi-agency vision and principles for Family
Hubs, that is aligned with the wider transformation within
children’s services and partner agencies. 
Following the completion of the re tender the
proposed contract for Lot 1 shall be for an initial period of 6.2
years and include an option to extend their terms for a further
period of not more than 2 years. The contract will start on
1st February 2025 following a 6 months’ notice
period on the current extension contract held by
Barnardo's.