Tender

Support for Families with Additional Needs

STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Jan 2025 at 12:02

Tender Notice
Tender

17 Jan 2025 at 15:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking to commission an organisation for a 12-month term to support families with additional needs within their Family Hubs and outreach venues. The tender titled "Support for Families with Additional Needs" falls under the social services industry category (CPV code 85320000) in England. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a tender period ending on 7 February 2025, and services are expected to start on 1 March 2025 and continue until 31 March 2026. The procurement method adopted is open procedure, specifically designed for below-threshold bids, making it accessible to a broader range of organisations.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, especially those experienced in offering support to families with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement suitability conditions favour them. The successful bidder will have the chance to contribute significantly to the local community by providing peer support, helping parents navigate healthcare and education systems, and advocating for children's needs, which in turn can bolster the bidder’s reputation and experience in the social services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support for Families with Additional Needs

Notice Description

Stoke-on-Trent City Council wishes to commission an organisation for 12-months, to work within our Family Hubs and outreach venues to support families with additional needs. The purpose is to offer peer support for parents with SEND (Children with special educational needs and disabilities), and for parents of children with disabilities, special educational needs or chronic health conditions, through the provision of specialised groups. These groups will have a specific focus on navigating healthcare and education systems, accessing local support and resources, sharing coping strategies and advocating for children's needs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b9795b-eba8-49ff-822b-ae7ff4dafbbc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 1HH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
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
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hartshill Park & Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

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