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Dorset Families Matter - Family Support Packages

Dorset Council

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Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council is undertaking a procurement process titled "Dorset Families Matter - Family Support Packages" under the health and social work services category. This involves establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for a diverse range of services, interventions, and activities designed to support families, aligning with the National Supporting Families Outcome Framework. The procurement is in the tender stage, with updates issued as of 19 February 2026, and is facilitated via an open procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Located in Dorchester, UK, the contract period has been extended with the end date now set for 23 February 2029, offering opportunities for ongoing supplier admission. Dorset Council seeks qualified service providers to contribute to family action plans across its regional locality UKK25.

This tender offers substantial scope for various service providers specialising in family support, therapeutic approaches, counselling, mentoring, relationship support, and other social services, fostering business growth in these domains. The contract’s dynamic and flexible nature allows providers to integrate their services into broader family support initiatives, making it particularly attractive for organisations adept in health and social work services. Businesses skilled in delivering interactive therapeutic services or support for LGBTQ+ communities, among others, may find this an ideal opportunity to expand their operations in Dorset. The procurement method encourages electronic submissions, offering accessibility and ease for suppliers to engage in this promising venture.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dorset Families Matter - Family Support Packages

Notice Description

Dorset Council is seeking a broad and diverse range of suitably qualified and experienced service providers to provide: * a service * an intervention and /or * an activity that can be termed a family support package and can contribute to the delivery of positive outcomes in line with those set out in the document Annex A: National Supporting Families Outcome Framework Family Support Packages are one optional element of the enhanced Whole Family support and resources that professionals can access on behalf of the families they are supporting. They can be defined as a variety of small-scale services, activities, or interventions which practitioners can utilise quickly and easily. Examples of packages include, but are not limited to: Individual Mentoring / Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), and intersex young people and their families / Interactive Therapeutic Approaches / Mediation /Counselling / Relationship Support / Family Support Services / Introducing the idea of positive activities for families and/ or individuals and encouraging participation/ Household Management etc. A Family Support Package will contribute to the Lead Professional's family action or delivery plan - it will not be a stand-alone piece of work. This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is being established for the first time as part of a fully compliant tender process in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dorset Council is seeking a broad and diverse range of suitably qualified and experienced service providers to provide: * a service * an intervention and /or * an activity that can be termed a family support package and can contribute to the delivery of positive outcomes in line with those set out in the document Annex A: National Supporting Families Outcome Framework (publishing.service.gov.uk) Family Support Packages are one optional element of the enhanced Whole Family support and resources that professionals can access on behalf of the families they are supporting. They can be defined as a variety of small-scale services, activities, or interventions which practitioners can utilise quickly and easily. Examples of packages include, but are not limited to: Individual Mentoring / Support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), and intersex young people and their families / Interactive Therapeutic Approaches / Mediation /Counselling / Relationship Support / Family Support Services / Introducing the idea of positive activities for families and/ or individuals and encouraging participation/ Household Management etc. A Family Support Package will contribute to the Lead Professional's family action or delivery plan - it will not be a stand-alone piece of work. This Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is being established for the first time as part of a fully compliant tender process in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Following the initial two-year contract, there is an option to extend for a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037ea2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015367-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dorset Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Postcode Area
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK25 Dorset
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

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