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Parent Infant Relationships Training Level 2

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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17 Jan 2024 at 14:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Staff Training Services for the "Parent Infant Relationships Training Level 2" programme. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, with a contract value of £162,150. The contract period starts on January 15, 2024, and ends on March 31, 2025. The training is aimed at professionals in England, with a focus on Attachment theory, parent-infant relationships, and caregiving competencies.

This tender opportunity by Kent County Council presents a chance for training providers specialising in attachment theory and parent-infant relationships to participate. Businesses with expertise in delivering advanced training sessions related to the IMH Competencies Framework are well-suited to compete. The contract aims to enhance workforce skills and improve interactions with families through Level 2 interventions and the promotion of relationship-based practice among delegates.

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Notice Title

Parent Infant Relationships Training Level 2

Notice Description

As part of the Family Hubs Transformation Programme, it has been agreed, through the Department for Education (DfE) approved delivery plan for Kent: * To provide Parent Infant Relationships training and parent infant relationship training to the workforce. * To explore the procurement of a provider to deliver a level 2 parent infant relationship intervention. We aim to develop the family hub workforces understanding and knowledge of Attachment theory and parent infant relationship through training programmes which support the whole workforce to receive consistent messaging that develops their practice to improve interactions with families and signpost to Level 2 interventions. In Kent, there is a significant number of staff who will require Attachment and Parent Infant Relationships (PIR) training across the joint workforces. We would like to purchase training for a minimum of 235 delegates. The Association for Infant Mental Health (AIMH) Competencies Framework AIMH IMHCF Framework includes raising the standards of care for families by supporting all staff to optimize their learning and skills. The Infant Mental Health Competency Framework (IMHCF) lists a number of competencies over three levels. 1) General knowledge and skills 2) Advanced knowledge and skills 3) The knowledge and skills required to supervise and manage Kent County Council are looking for a provider who is expected to deliver Level 2 (Advanced Knowledge and Skills) Training on Parent Infant Relationships according to the AIMH Competencies Framework. This training would be expected to include the 31 competencies in 5 domains (Domains 1-5) including: Domain 1- relationship-based practice Domain 2- normal and atypical development including attachment theory, Domain 3- factors that influence caregiving, Domain 4- assessment of caregiving (of the caregiver-infant relationship) Domain 5- supporting Caregiving This Parent Infant Relationships training is expected to be provided to a minimum of 235 delegates These professionals would be expected to work autonomously with the parent-infant dyad, supported by supervision. It is expected that delegates would have already achieved Level 1 IMH training (in attachment/caregiver-infant relationships), which is delivered by a commissioned provider. It is expected that delegates that complete the training would then work towards submitting a portfolio to enter onto the IMH Recognition register. Fees for registration not included in this quotation. It is expected that the practitioners delivering the training would be registered on the AiMH UK IMH Recognition Register.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3270b308-4e19-47fb-b8e1-3177b54a0ce3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b94c2d0e-7d32-494b-9144-f1e47038973d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£162,150 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£162,150 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD PARENT INFANT PROJECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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