Award

Social Network and Resources

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

27 Sep 2024 at 10:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has successfully awarded a contract titled "Social Network and Resources" within the training services industry category. The awarded contract, valued at £12,580 GBP, focuses on providing comprehensive social network training designed for (expectant) parents and relevant professionals. The training emphasises understanding and strengthening social support networks. The location for these services is the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. The tender has progressed to the award stage with key dates, including the contract period from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2025, and an award date on 24th September 2024.

This tender offers excellent opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those specialising in training services within the social care and health sectors. Businesses adept in delivering interactive and participatory training programmes, especially those suited for perinatal midwives, family partnership programme leads, and health professionals, will find this opportunity beneficial. The programme includes basic training, online sessions, and a digital tool component, widening the scope for varied training providers to bid and contribute to meaningful social impact. Engaging in this tender can help companies enhance their portfolio in social network support and training services, driving business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Social Network and Resources

Notice Description

MattieClick is designed for (expectant) parents who need to have more insight into their social network to give them a better perspective of the strength of the social support around them. Given the importance of a good quality social support network, the aims of this commission are: * To raise awareness of the importance of a good quality social network with professionals that work with families. * To support families in conversations about their social network, so that for those families with poor social networks, solutions may be found to strengthen their support networks. Phase 1 Social Network Training. * Participants of Phase 1 Basic Social Network Training can join these online sessions with their questions and comments. In addition, in this training, we will go more in-depth on certain social networking topics related to 'how to map social networks'. Depending on the evaluation and feedback from the face-to-face training, these topics may be chosen. Examples are: - More on 'how to talk about the social networks'. - More about 'working in groups with the MattieClick relationship map. * 6 days of basic training to 60-90 participants total and the training will be in groups of 10-15 participants. * 8 online meetings with participants (2 hours each) * The training will be suitable for specialist perinatal midwives, Live Well Kent support group facilitators, family partnership programme leads, early help workers, perinatal mental health and Health Visiting leads Train-the-trainer sessions Train the Trainer is an online program that includes an introduction (1 1/2 hours) and 2 online sessions (2 hours) where participants learn to guide the coaches and deliver the Phase 1 training. Additional time will be allocated for preparation, feedback, and individual guidance. This training will provide a deeper understanding of the basics of MattieClick, the purpose of MattieClick, and how to use it successfully with clients. After this training, participants will be able to work with cohort 1 and 2 participants (coaches). This phase will include homework for the participants (estimated 2 hours). The training programmes needs to be relevant to practice and mindful of learning styles, ensuring equitable accessibility when required. Training should be participatory, interactive and include opportunities to engage throughoutThe training programmes needs to be relevant to practice and mindful of learning styles, ensuring equitable accessibility when required. Training should be participatory, interactive and include opportunities to engage throughout. Digital Tool and Licenses * 4 X 2 hour online meetings in how to use the digital tool. Participants will learn to use the digital tool and apply it with their clients. * After completing this course, participants can guide users (clients) of the digital tool in working with the clients social network. * The use of the digital tool will include a one year licence

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62181f17-ee22-45d7-802f-f341b884463c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9eeb26c-87ee-4754-ad0b-a9183633f434
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,580 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,580 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AKNET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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