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Evidence Based Parenting Programmes

NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

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26 Sep 2025 at 08:09

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle City Council is the buying organisation for the contract titled "Evidence Based Parenting Programmes," which falls under the health and social work services category. The procurement process, which was recently completed, was part of the council’s initiative under the Family Hubs and Start for Life Programme, extending until 31st March 2026. The main aim is to enhance support services for parents of babies and infants in Newcastle by providing courses focusing on building parent-infant relationships. Barnardo Services Limited was awarded this contract, which is valued at £12,500 per annum, running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, following a below-threshold procurement method under special light-touch regime conditions.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for large organisations with expertise in health and social work services, specifically those experienced in evidence-based parenting interventions. Businesses that have capabilities in providing educational programmes related to child development and familial bonding would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Additionally, organisations familiar with government programmes targeting child and family support, such as Barnardo Services Limited, which was the successful supplier, may find such opportunities to leverage their expertise and expand their service delivery in partnership with public sector entities like Newcastle City Council.

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Notice Title

Evidence Based Parenting Programmes

Notice Description

The Council has received continued funding via the governments Family Hubs and Start for Life Programme. This funding programme runs until 31st March 2026. As part of the Council's delivery plan for this programme we are required to use a portion of the funding to continue to strengthen the existing support offer for parents of babies and infants in Newcastle. The terms of the grant funding dictate the types of evidence-based intervention we can procure. Two of the permitted interventions are the Solihull Understanding your Baby and Understanding your Child courses (0-2yrs) and Incredible Babies, which Barnardos are already trained in and are delivering at speed as a city-wide offer. The courses will focus on the importance of parents building relationships, interactions, bonding and communication with their babies and infants. This contract would be priced at PS12,500 per annum for the next 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a2af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059939-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement.team@newcastle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8QH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARNARDO SERVICES

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