Issue - meetings
Family Wellbeing Centre Support Services - Future Commissioning Options
Meeting: 07/09/2026 - Cabinet (Item 8.)
8. Future Commissioning and Delivery Options for Best Start Family Hubs Support Services 
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This report seeks Cabinet approval to insource Best Start Family Hubs (BSFHs) support services, currently delivered by Barnardo’s Services Limited, when the existing contractual arrangements come to an end in March 2027 in support of a more integrated, Council-led Family Hub and Early Help model from April 2027.
Additional documents:
- 08a. Appendix 1 - Financial cost analysis, item 8.
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- 08b. Appendix 2 - Equality Impact Assessment, item 8.
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- Webcast for Future Commissioning and Delivery Options for Best Start Family Hubs Support Services
Decision:
Cabinet RESOLVED:
(1) To approve the insourcing of the majority of Best Start Family Hubs Support Services from 1 April 2027, creating a fully integrated Council-led Family Hub and Early Help model that strengthened accountability, consistency of practice, quality assurance, service integration and value for money.
(2) To delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Children, Young People and Community Development, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Employment and Climate Action, to take all necessary steps to implement the transition, including consultation, workforce arrangements, service mobilisation and any associated operational decisions required to ensure continuity of provision.
Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 14 September 2026