The Families First Engagement and Co-production service aims to improve child and family wellbeing through collaborative, multi-agency approaches. It aligns with the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, focusing on:
• Family-led decision making
• Integrated child protection teams
• Stronger educational involvement in safeguarding
• Effective information sharing across services
The Service must comply with all relevant legal and regulatory standards, including those set by Ofsted and the Integrated Care Board (ICB).
It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 01/09/2025 and will run for a period of 6 months making the expiry date 28/02/2026.
The budget for the piece of work is £25-30k.
Further details can be downloaded for free via the Mercell tendering portal at https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER
The service will require the treatment and disposal of dry mixed recycling and fibres that are collected at kerbside and commercial waste customers in Rotherham.
This will include:
Receiving, handling, treatment and disposal of Contract Waste from Authorised Vehicles by the Contractor or any agents or Sub-Contractors acting on their behalf
Maximise material sales to generate an income to the Council
Handling, treatment and disposal of Non-Compliant Material and Residues; and
The treatment and processing of Contract Waste to maximise the generation of Products and thereby minimise waste disposal adhering to the principles of the Waste Hierarchy.
Based on the current annual tonnage data, it is estimated that around 14,000 kerbside tonnes per annum of dry mixed recycling will require treatment and disposal, and 8,000 kerbside tonnes per annum of paper & card.
Commercial Waste tonnage potential is not yet fully understood as the service has only recently been introduced.
Crowden Outdoor Education Centre (COEC) delivers high quality residential outdoor education to schools and youth groups. Benefits of both outdoor education and residential experiences are widely acknowledged and can help improve confidence, concentration, resilience, understanding of self and others, life skills, broaden horizons and raise expectations. COEC has a standard capacity of 40 beds with an additional 8 temporary beds available.
COEC's key offer is a full board and lodging activity package. Full board offer currently includes:
• Breakfast: selection of cereals and cooked English breakfast
• Packed lunch: home-made sandwich, baked treat, fruit, crisps, yoghurt and drink
• Evening Meal: two courses with a "build your own" menu from extensive choice of dishes cooked fresh on site each day
Catering is currently charged on a per meal per person basis. For clarity, the chargeable figures used are based on a full board cost which covers a standard two-night residential, spanning three days of service delivery which includes: arrival day evening meal; interim day breakfast, lunch and evening meal; departure day breakfast and lunch.
This procurement is therefore seeking to identify a Provider to deliver the catering requirements at this Centre. Full details are included within the tender documentation available at https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER (ref: 104270)
The Council is seeking to engage a single provider to deliver Independent Visitor (Regulation 44 Officer) services, which include both announced and unannounced visits to Rotherham's Children's Homes in accordance with Ofsted regulations. During these visits, the independent person must assess the quality of care, interact with the children and staff, and review the home's records. They will then produce a report detailing their findings and recommendations to enhance the home's operations and ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations. This service must be provided at least once a month, with accurate, evidence-based reports to help improve the quality of residential homes for children.
There are currently 7 homes that are fully operational and a further 5 which have been approved and will form part of the scope for this contract. The provider is required to attend all homes specified for this contract when requested by the Council, therefore there it is an expectation that the provider will deliver up to 144 reports expected on an annual basis and 576 reports for the full duration of the contract for the maximum of 12 homes.
The actual dates for mobilisation of the further 5 homes are unknown at present but envisaged to take place during 2026 subject to Ofsted registration approvals. When each new home is ready a contract modification will be undertaken
No other reporting/reports will be included in the scope of this procurement.
The Council is seeking to engage a single provider to deliver Independent Visitor (Regulation 44 Officer) services, which include both announced and unannounced visits to Rotherham's Children's Homes in accordance with Ofsted regulations. During these visits, the independent person must assess the quality of care, interact with the children and staff, and review the home's records. They will then produce a report detailing their findings and recommendations to enhance the home's operations and ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations. This service must be provided at least once a month, with accurate, evidence-based reports to help improve the quality of residential homes for children.
There are currently 7 homes that are fully operational and a further 5 which have been approved and will form part of the scope for this contract. The provider is required to attend all homes specified for this contract when requested by the Council, therefore there it is an expectation that the provider will deliver up to 144 reports expected on an annual basis and 576 reports for the full duration of the contract for the maximum of 12 homes.
The actual dates for mobilisation of the further 5 homes are unknown at present but envisaged to take place during 2026 subject to Ofsted registration approvals. When each new home is ready a contract modification will be undertaken
No other reporting/reports will be included in the scope of this procurement.
The Council is seeking a single provider with the capability and capacity to supply and distribute Baby Packs on its behalf.
This scheme involves the procurement of high‑quality items, the assembly of these items into a standardised baby pack, and the subsequent delivery of the completed packs to new mothers in Rotherham who have indicated to their midwife that they wish to receive one.
The appointed supplier will be required to manage and deliver up to 2,800 baby packs per year, with deliveries made directly to the mother's home address. This figure is based on birth trends over the past five years; however, annual volumes may fluctuate depending on the number of completed midwife registrations received through the scheme.
Full details can be found within the tender documentation available to download at https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER
Project reference 100107965
The Council requires an all-age Alcohol and Drug Treatment and Recovery service. Specialised pathways will be developed by the service provider to ensure that all cohorts of service users, receive the support they need from a single provider regardless of how they enter the service.
It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 23/01/2027 and will run for a period of 26 months and nine (9) days making the expiry date 31/03/2029. The extension rights in this contract will be in any combination of extension(s) up to a maximum of forty-eight (48) months.
Rotherham Borough CouncilYorkshire6 May 2026WAC-577864