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Pre & Post-Adoption Parenting Courses & Buddy Scheme for Adopt Thames Valley

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2025 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council is overseeing a tender process for the delivery of pre- and post-adoption parenting courses and a buddy scheme for Adopt Thames Valley (ATV). This initiative is categorised under "Education and training services" and aims to provide comprehensive support to prospective and approved adopters and special guardians. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 31st March 2025. The services will be offered across the UK and involve three key areas: training for families before the legal order, parenting skills for different age groups, and an adopter buddy scheme. The contract period is two years with an optional extension for another two years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in family support services, training, and adoption-related care. Organisations with experience in delivering educational workshops, parenting courses, and support frameworks would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With ATV’s commitment to providing long-term support throughout the adoption journey, this initiative will not only help build stronger families but also allow participating businesses to establish a strong presence in the social services sector, potentially leading to further contracts and partnerships.

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Notice Title

Pre & Post-Adoption Parenting Courses & Buddy Scheme for Adopt Thames Valley

Notice Description

To provide prospective and approved adopters and special guardians with training and support to give them an understanding of their child's needs and the parenting tools and techniques that they need to have healthy and fulfilling family lives. Three lots. Adopt Thames Valley (ATV) is a Regional Adoption Agency, established in December 2017, by Bracknell Forest Council, Oxfordshire County Council, Reading Borough Council, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Swindon Council, West Berkshire Council and Wokingham Council to fulfil their functions in relation to the recruitment, assessment and approval of adopters; family finding and matching of children with adoptive families; and the provision of support services to adopters and special guardians. ATV recognises that adoption and special guardianship is a lifelong journey and is committed to support adopters, special guardians, children and young people, their birth relatives and adults affected by adoption throughout their journey The objective of this contract for parent training and buddying is to ensure that families can access support according to their needs and before they reach a crisis point The aim of this contract is to provide families with training and support to give them an understanding of their child's needs and the parenting tools and techniques that they need to have healthy and fulfilling family lives The scope of this contract is for training for prospective adopters, short courses for families the legal order and an adopter buddy scheme The categories for this project are; Category 1 - Training for Families before the Legal Order (Reflection workshops & Parenting Skills Training) Category 2 - Parenting Skills for Adopters and Special Guardians (Parenting Skills for parents of children 4 -10 years old & Parenting Skills for parents of children 11-18 years old) Category 3 - Adopter Buddy Scheme

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide prospective and approved adopters and special guardians with training and support to give them an understanding of their child's needs and the parenting tools and techniques that they need to have healthy and fulfilling family lives. Three lots. Adopt Thames Valley (ATV) is a Regional Adoption Agency, established in December 2017, by Bracknell Forest Council, Oxfordshire County Council, Reading Borough Council, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, Swindon Council, West Berkshire Council and Wokingham Council to fulfil their functions in relation to the recruitment, assessment and approval of adopters; family finding and matching of children with adoptive families; and the provision of support services to adopters and special guardians. ATV recognises that adoption and special guardianship is a lifelong journey and is committed to support adopters, special guardians, children and young people, their birth relatives and adults affected by adoption throughout their journey The objective of this contract for parent training and buddying is to ensure that families can access support according to their needs and before they reach a crisis point The aim of this contract is to provide families with training and support to give them an understanding of their child's needs and the parenting tools and techniques that they need to have healthy and fulfilling family lives The scope of this contract is for training for prospective adopters, short courses for families the legal order and an adopter buddy scheme The categories for this project are; Category 1 - Training for Families before the Legal Order (Reflection workshops & Parenting Skills Training) Category 2 - Parenting Skills for Adopters and Special Guardians (Parenting Skills for parents of children 4 -10 years old & Parenting Skills for parents of children 11-18 years old) Category 3 - Adopter Buddy Scheme

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f8d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011279-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Priscilla Opare Mintah
Contact Email
priscilla.oparemintah@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

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