Award

Parenting Interventions

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jan 2026 at 09:20

Award

05 Nov 2025 at 14:52

Tender

08 Jul 2025 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has successfully completed a tender process for the provision of four evidence-based Parenting Programmes, under the project titled "Parenting Interventions". Located in Ipswich, Suffolk, the Council has undertaken this procurement process as a sub-central government authority. This tender falls under the education and training services category and has been segmented into four lots, each focusing on different parental support areas. The procurement, completed in the UKH14 region, followed an open competition method, allowing for a broad range of competitors. The total value of the contract, inclusive of VAT, stands at £180,000. The contract commenced on 1st December 2025 and is scheduled to end on 30th November 2027, with the option for a one-year extension.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the education, training, and social services sectors to engage with a local government contract. Given the focus on supporting parents and families, companies specialising in educational programmes, guidance services, or social care support would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The division of the contract into four lots offers flexibility and encourages participation from small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Additionally, the continued emphasis on technical quality and social value underscores the importance of delivering comprehensive and impactful services. Businesses interested in these opportunities should prepare to demonstrate their ability to meet the technical and quality standards outlined by Suffolk County Council.

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Notice Title

Parenting Interventions

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council tendered for the provision of four evidence-based Parenting programmes. The advertised value was PS180,000 inclusive of VAT. The VAT included is 20% Standard Rate, however in some circumstance s VAT may be exempt or chargeable at a different rate. This contract was split into four lots- 1) Supporting Parents to build and strengthen parent child attachment and relationships. 2) Supporting Parents with children with additional needs or disability. 3) Supporting Parents with Teenagers. 4) Supporting Parents build strong healthy relationships. There were no restrictions as to how many lots a supplier could bid for or be awarded. The estimated maximum value of all 4 Lots (combined) including the extension period is PS180,000 inclusive of VAT. The estimated maximum annual value of all 4 Lots (combined) is PS60,000 Being split equally between all four lots, PS15,000 per lot per annum.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Supporting Parents to build and strengthen parent child attachment and relationships.

Supporting Parents to build and strengthen parent child attachment and relationships. Value indicated here includes the optional extension period.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to one year.

Lot 2 - Supporting Parents with children with additional needs or a disability.

Supporting Parents with children with additional needs or a disability. Value indicated here includes the optional extension period.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to one year.

Lot 3 Supporting Parents with Teenagers.

Supporting Parents with Teenagers. Value indicated here includes the optional extension period.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to one year.

Lot 4 Supporting parents to build strong healthy relationships.

Supporting parents to build strong healthy relationships. Value indicated here includes the optional extension period.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to one year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007829-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rachael Dann
Contact Email
procurementbusinesssupport@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEST PRACTICE NETWORK

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