Tender

CR: Kinship Peer Support CF

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

08 Dec 2023 at 13:26

Tender Notice
Planning

10 Oct 2023 at 10:20

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking a provider to facilitate peer-to-peer support groups for kinship carers in multiple regions across the UK. The contract is set to start on 1st July 2024 and will run for an initial period of 21 months, with a possible extension of 2 years. The maximum budget for this opportunity is £1,399,992 (ExVAT). The procurement stage is currently at the tender stage, with a closing date of 12:00 Midday on Monday 15th January 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold. The industry category for this opportunity is services in the community action programme sector.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that can provide peer support services tailored to kinship carers, with a focus on emotional and practical support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable for this procurement. The Department for Education aims to create a sustainable infrastructure for peer support groups, aligned with the Independent Review of Children's Social Care recommendations. Businesses interested in providing impactful and cost-effective peer support services should consider participating in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CR: Kinship Peer Support CF

Notice Description

The Department for Education are looking for a provider to facilitate peer to peer support groups for kinship carers in areas of most need across the country. The contract is due to commence on 1 July 2024 and will be for an initial period of 21 months, with a further optional extension of 2 years (+1, +1). The maximum budget for this contract is PS1,399,992 (ExVAT). Kinship carers play a vital role in caring for children who may otherwise have entered care. Many struggle emotionally, physically and financially due to the caring responsibilities they take on. The service aligns with the recommendations in the Independent Review of Children's Social Care Case for Change report, which was published in June 2021, calling for kinship care to be "prioritised and supported". Establishing a better infrastructure for peer support groups is one way of responding to this. Peer groups are a high impact way of supporting thousands of kinship carers, and research shows that emotional support from kinship carers in similar positions is the most important form of support need after financial support. We are nearing the end of a 2 year contract aimed at creating and maintaining peer groups and peer support services. We want to maintain this high-quality peer support across the country, to ensure provision is sustained and continues to be available to those who need it. Therefore, we are seeking a supplier to maintain and deliver the peer support groups which have been created. You can access the Invitation to Tender and all relevant documents through the Jaggaer Portal (https://education.app.jaggaer.com). Please submit any questions and tender responses via Jaggaer. The closing date for this opportunity will be 12:00 Midday on Monday 15th January 2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a628d1bb-5d0f-40e3-b762-f1999cbbd286
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed7c2bd0-a95d-4a16-b6f7-a77d21f185c7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,399,992 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2024 - 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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