Tender

Parenting Support Training and Delivery Grants

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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20 Nov 2025 at 13:27

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Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Parenting Support Training and Delivery Grants." The procurement process is aimed at organisations within the health services, local authorities, voluntary and community sectors, and faith groups. The opportunity falls under the industry category of services, specifically staff training and health services, and is centred in the North Northamptonshire region. Interested parties must submit their expressions of interest by 19th December 2025. The project will commence on 5th January 2026 and run until the end of the year, with a total contract value of up to £72,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses engaged in family support, early years, or community-based interventions. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and voluntary or community sector enterprises due to the open competition procurement method. Successful applicants will receive grants of up to £10,000 per training programme, with access to accredited training, and will become part of a broader learning network. This is an attractive opportunity for organisations looking to expand their service offerings and engage with community groups in delivering evidence-based parenting programmes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Parenting Support Training and Delivery Grants

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Family Hubs Programme is pleased to invite organisations across the partnership, including health services, local authorities, voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups and faith groups to apply for funding to deliver one of three evidence-based parenting support programmes: Triple P for Baby, Triple P Stepping Stones, and the Solihull Approach. Organisations should have experience in family support, early years, or community-based interventions, and the capacity to release staff or volunteers for training. This opportunity is targeted at services already engaged with families and managing caseloads within North Northamptonshire, ensuring the seamless implementation of evidence-based parenting programmes within established governance frameworks. The goal is to empower professionals to provide high-quality, evidence-based parenting support to families in North Northamptonshire, fostering stronger outcomes for children and parents across the region. Successful applicants will gain free access to accredited training and grant funding of up to PS10,000 per organisation per training programme. This funding is designed to support service delivery and related activities. Training spaces will be available for 5-10 participants per organisation, depending on suitability and capacity to deliver effectively. Each successful organisation will receive: * Access to accredited training in one of the specified programmes * A grant of up to PS10,000 to support participation, preparation, and implementation * Guidance and coordination from the Family Hubs team to ensure alignment with local delivery plans * Access to shared resources and learning networks within the Family Hubs parenting workstream Organisations are welcome to submit multiple bids if they wish to access training in the different parenting support interventions: Triple P for Baby, Triple P Stepping Stones, and the Solihull Approach. For each bid, they should provide evidence of how they will reach and engage diverse community groups through a broad and inclusive offer. Successful organisations will be expected to: * Identify up to five practitioners to undertake the training and subsequent delivery * Participate in pre- and post-training engagement sessions with the Family Hubs team * Deliver sessions in line with programme fidelity and safeguarding requirements * Contribute to local monitoring and evaluation through data returns and feedback forms * Work collaboratively with Family Action, Family Hub staff, and other local partners to ensure consistent delivery Grants of up to PS10,000 per organisation per programme are available to cover staff time, backfill, materials, and reasonable associated costs. Funding must be used to support participation in training, preparation for delivery, and the implementation of the selected programme(s).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e57e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075669-2025
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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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
Sorayah Mbuthia
Contact Email
sorayah.mbuthia@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
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

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