Tender

The Wave Programme

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Aug 2025 at 12:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "The Wave Programme," initiated by North Northamptonshire Council, is currently in the tender stage. The programme aims to deliver services focused on reducing future domestic abuse and supporting young people in care or those with care experience. The initiatives will take place in the United Kingdom and primarily focus on sexual health and safety, healthy relationships, and reducing domestic violence. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically rehabilitation services. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 3rd September 2025, with the enquiry period closing on 27th August 2025. The procurement method employed is open competition, and the total contract value is up to £315,000. The project is set to commence in July 2026 and has an initial contract period of nine months with an option to extend for an additional year.

This opportunity presents a significant business growth potential for service providers specialising in social work, youth support services, and rehabilitation programmes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, especially those proficient in trauma-informed care and youth engagement practices. By participating in the WAVE Programme, businesses can collaborate with local authorities like the Northamptonshire Children’s Trust CIC and Leaving Care teams, providing a platform for expanding their influence and establishing partnerships within the public sector. This initiative not only enhances a company's portfolio but also contributes positively to community development and social impact, aligning with public authority objectives to better support vulnerable youths.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Wave Programme

Notice Description

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST ACTIVITY** The WAVE Programme is a locally adapted version of the national Pause Programme, designed to offer a more comprehensive and outcome-focused service. Drawing on learning from Pause, WAVE was developed to better meet local needs. The aim of the WAVE service is to reduce future domestic abuse by supporting young people who are in care, or care experienced young people, to make more informed choices regarding Sexual Health, Sexual Safety and Healthy Relationships. The service will also engage with Northamptonshire Children's Trust CIC and Leaving Care teams to provide training and support to these frontline teams. The service and caseloads will predominately be focused on young females (16 -25yrs) but will also seek to develop support to young males leaving Care. The work will be focused on Sexual Health, Sexual Safety, Healthy Relationships and reducing Domestic Violence, with particular focus on supporting young people to access existing services and for the team to work with those services to share a Trauma informed approach. This service will not replace the existing Personal Advisors (PA's) support available to young people but work closely alongside PAs to enhance the offer of support to those identified as at high risk.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract term: 9 months (year one) with the option to extend for an additional year. Year 1 - 9 months Year 2 - 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050181-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£262,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£262,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lee.howe@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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