Planning

Parent Partnership

LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING USE

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Planning

15 Jul 2025 at 07:11

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Ealing is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement initiative titled "Parent Partnership" in the health and social work services category. This initiative aims to deliver the Parent Partnership Service, which represents the interests of parents and carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within the borough. The procurement process is scheduled to advance, with a significant milestone for engagement due on 25 July 2025. Interested parties must express their interest by registering on the Ealing Atamis site. Located in London (UKI73), this opportunity will span from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028, with a potential extension up to 3 September 2030.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses proficient in supporting parent-led or community groups, organisational development, and co-production in SEND services. Organisations, either as single entities or groups led by a single organisation, capable of establishing a strong local base and impact in the seven towns of Ealing, would find this project particularly beneficial. The £60,000 per year contract is an ideal opportunity for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) focused on enhancing digital engagement, collaborating with educational and health bodies, and advocating for improved SEND outcomes. This initiative not only ensures ongoing engagement in policy development but also supports the wider social economy by fostering strategic partnerships.

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Notice Title

Parent Partnership

Notice Description

The London Borough of Ealing is looking for an experienced provider to deliver Ealing's Parent Partnership Service and represent parents and carers of children and young people (0-25 years) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Ealing. The provider will facilitate the strategic voice for parents and carers in Ealing for participation, engagement and co-production across a range of Council services and partnerships. The Children and Families Act 2014 places a statutory duty on all Local Authorities to engage with an identified Parent Carer Forum when developing policy and practice for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This engagement is to ensure that the voices of parents and carers are heard and considered in the decision-making process, ultimately leading to more effective and inclusive policies and practices for children and young people with SEND. This is a light touch contract. The Council is offering a PS60,000 per year contract (starting 6th October 2025 for 3 + 2 years) to help: 1. Improve our digital presence to better connect and engage with diverse range of parent/carers. 2. Work in partnership with local service providers across Education, Health, Social Care services and Voluntary Sector partners 3. Help to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND and their families. 4. Support parent representatives to participate in strategic meetings and help to understand services and support for children and young people with SEND. 5. Practical help in understanding professional reports, children's reports, and other written documents. 6. Support with communication with schools, colleges and other settings. 7. Information around making decisions about school and other educational placements. 8. Support for parents to play an active and valued role in their child's education and development: giving families a voice. We are seeking organisations either as a single entity or as part of a group of organisations led by a single organisation, with experience in: Supporting parent-led or community groups. Organisational development and capacity building. Co-production and inclusive engagement in SEND services. Working with a range of partners and stakeholders in health & social care. Providers will need to establish a base within the borough and be able to demonstrate strong local impact in the seven towns of Ealing. If you wish to express an interest in the delivering this service, please contact register with your contact name and number via Atamis or use the messaging function within Atamis.

Planning Information

The London Borough of Ealing are seeking organisations either as a single entity or as part of a group of organisations led by a single organisation, with experience in: *Supporting parent-led or community groups. *Organisational development and capacity building. *Co-production and inclusive engagement in SEND services. *Working with a range of partners and stakeholders in health & social care. *Providers will need to establish a base within the borough and be able to demonstrate strong local impact in the seven towns of Ealing. Please express your interest in this opportunity by registering on the Ealing Atamis site - https://ealinglbc-atamis.my.site.com/s/Welcome. Providers will be contacted to further discuss this opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055ef5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039776-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING USE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sbrown001@ealing.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W5 2HL
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI73 Ealing
Delivery Location
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West, TLI73 Ealing

Local Authority
Ealing
Electoral Ward
Ealing Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

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