North Northamptonshire Council - North Northamptonshire Council - Supportive Steps - Early Parenting and Child-Parent Relationship

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 May 2026 at 11:34

Award

10 Oct 2025 at 10:00

Tender

10 Jul 2025 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council, located at The Corby Cube, George Street, Corby, has successfully completed an open procedure procurement process titled "Supportive Steps - Early Parenting and Child-Parent Relationship," falling under the industry category of health and social work services. This procurement aims to support early parenting and child-parent relationships through services designed for families with children under two, extending support to those with children up to five years old. The procurement was executed via a framework agreement without reopening competition, with Family Action being awarded the active contract on 12 May 2026. The contract has a term from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027, with an optional extension until the end of 2028, valued at £574,740 gross.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in health and social work services. Businesses that provide expertise in early parenting programmes and perinatal mental health would be well-suited to compete, particularly those capable of delivering evidence-based interventions like the Solihull Approach. With a focus on engaging integrated programmes and community support, firms with a background in public health and those classified as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find this an ideal project to expand their outreach and service delivery in the UK. This procurement facilitates establishing long-term partnerships that support the government’s broader early intervention strategy, benefiting businesses committed to social development and family support initiatives.

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Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council - North Northamptonshire Council - Supportive Steps - Early Parenting and Child-Parent Relationship

Notice Description

The Service will provide early parenting and child-parent relationship support for mothers, fathers, and co-parents with children under two years old, including children up to the age of five, to engage in evidence-based programmes, e.g., the Solihull Approach.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Parenting Support

Renewal: The Council proposes to enter into one (1) Contract for an initial period of 24 months with the preferred Potential Supplier, with an option to extend for 12 months, making 36 months in total. This is subject to further funding from DFE (Department for Education) Family Hub funding.

Lot 2 - Perinatal Mental Health and Child-Parent Relationship Support

Renewal: The Council proposes to enter into one (1) Contract for an initial period of 24 months with the preferred Potential Supplier, with an option to extend for 12 months, making 36 months in total. This is subject to further funding from DFE (Department for Education) Family Hub funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055d1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043408-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£478,950 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£478,950 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£478,950 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£478,950 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 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
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF25 North Northamptonshire

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAMILY ACTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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