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Antenatal and Postnatal Tools for New Fathers

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Apr 2025 at 14:25

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has awarded a contract titled "Antenatal and Postnatal Tools for New Fathers" in the industry categories of printed books, software packages, and health and social work services. The project is aimed at providing antenatal and postnatal support tools to new fathers and co-parents, including a software licence for DadPad and the supply of 1500 copies of two books. The contract, valued at £55,560, commenced on 14 March 2025 and will continue until 13 March 2029. The direct award procurement method was utilised for this tender, which is now in the award stage. The services will be delivered across the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in creating and distributing educational materials and software solutions, particularly in the health and social care sectors. SMEs and organisations with a focus on innovative parental support tools would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. The provision of these essential resources can contribute to better support structures for new families, potentially leading to further contracts and expansion within this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Antenatal and Postnatal Tools for New Fathers

Notice Description

Antenatal and postnatal tools for new fathers and co-parents to provide the knowledge and practical skills necessary to support themselves and their partner, so that babies get the best possible start in life. The contract package includes a 4 year software licence fee to access DadPad, supply of 1500 copies of 2 books - DadPad, and Quick Read DadPad. The contract commenced on 14 February 2025 for a period of 4 years, ending 13 February 2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3286085c-5f52-4abd-bb8e-9c10339996ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/396873ff-7ab3-4113-8c82-4f80c0815144
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

48 - Software package and information systems

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

22110000 - Printed books

48000000 - Software package and information systems

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,560 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,560 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2025 - 13 Mar 2029 4-5 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
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSPIRE CORNWALL CIC T/A DADPAD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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