Planning

Parenting Programmes

LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON

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PlanningUpdate

28 Aug 2025 at 14:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 Aug 2025 at 13:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hillingdon is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of Parenting Programmes aimed at supporting families with children at risk of exploitation. The engagement event is scheduled for 18th September 2025 at the Civic Centre, Uxbridge, UK. The upcoming open tender will span from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with a potential extension of three additional years, addressing the Health and Social Work Services category. The estimated total contract value is £435,324, with a possible increase contingent on additional funding. Suppliers interested in participating are encouraged to register by 10th September 2025 and attend the engagement session for clarity on requirements and tender preparation.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for SMEs and voluntary organisations capable of offering training programmes, seminars, and interactive workshops focused on parenting support. Businesses with expertise in attracting and training parenting facilitators and engaging with volunteer Parent Champions will find this opportunity particularly suitable. The focus on delivering these services across Hillingdon's localities creates growth potential for businesses adept in tailoring support to diverse community needs. Participation can provide a platform for businesses to expand their public sector portfolio and contribute positively to community welfare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Parenting Programmes

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hillingdon Children's services are planning to run an open tender for the provision of Parenting Programme of support and development for families whose children are at the risk of exploitation. The service provider will be expected to deliver training programmes, seminars and workshops which can be interactive in nature and useful in regards to parenting support and development. The service provider will work towards attracting, recruiting, training and supporting a model of Parenting support facilitators and volunteer Parent Champions. The service delivery will be across Hillingdon's five geographic localities with a focus on those localities that evidence the greatest number of parents with Tier 2 support and development needs as agreed with London Borough of Hillingdon. The length of the contract will be from the 1st of April 2026 to the 31st of March 2029 with an option of a 3 year extension. (total 6 years) The estimated total value of the contract is PS435,324 (6 years) of which annually PS54,111 is the core value and a further PS18,443 annually is optional depending on additional funding available. The Council reserves the right to increase the contract by variation if further funding becomes available.

Planning Information

The London Borough of Hillingdon Children's Services are seeking interested parties who would like to participate in a provider engagement event on Thursday 18th of September 2025 at 12.30pm at the Civic Centre, Uxbridge in preparation for a opportunity to provide a Parenting Programme of support and development for families whose children are at risk of exploitation. The session will provide an opportunity for interested suppliers to understand the service requirements whilst having the opportunity to offer views and comments, helping to ensure that the proposed approach is clear, achievable and aligned to Hillingdon's requirements. Suppliers will be able to seek clarification to prepare for the forthcoming tender process. Please register your interest in this event by Wednesday the 10th of September 2025 by emailing rverma@hillingdon.gov.uk with "Provider Engagement - Parenting Programmes" in the email subject. We would encourage all interested parties to register for free at https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login on Proactis tendering portal where the opportunity will be advertised. Details in this notice may be subject to change as the services are reviewed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058aa2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052093-2025
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
£435,324 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rverma@hillingdon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 1UW
Post Town
Southall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Uxbridge
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Further Information

Notice Documents

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