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25 Mar 2026 at 16:05

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20 Nov 2025 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The North Northamptonshire Council has completed the procurement process for awarding grants related to the Parenting Support Training and Delivery Grants initiative, which falls under the services category and targets the regions of North Northamptonshire, United Kingdom (UKF25). This initiative, part of the North Northamptonshire Family Hubs Programme, involved an open competition procurement method below the threshold, initiated to invite organisations such as health services, voluntary and community sectors, and local authorities. Key dates include contracts starting from 1st March 2026 and lasting until 31st March 2027. The procurement process aimed to support the seamless implementation of evidence-based parenting programmes within established governance frameworks across the locality.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for organisations such as EN-FOLD, Eve - Nene Valley Christian Family Refuge, Foundations for Children Nursery Schools Federation, Home-Start Corby, and Home-Start Kettering. With grants of up to £10,000 per programme and access to accredited training, it fosters business growth for organisations experienced in family support, early years, or community-based interventions. Large voluntary and community sector enterprises focusing on engagement with families are particularly suited to benefit, providing high-quality parenting support and contributing to strengthened outcomes for children and parents in North Northamptonshire.

How relevant is this notice?

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).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e57e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027484-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£16,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Northamptonshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Postcode Area
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
Corby West
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

EN-FOLD

Eve - Nene Valley Christian Family Refuge

Foundations for Children Nursery Schools Federation

Home-Start Corby

Home-Start Kettering

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