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Adoption Support - Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) Parenting Group-Based Support

NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

16 Mar 2026 at 15:18

TenderUpdate

26 Feb 2026 at 15:52

Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

North Tyneside Borough Council has completed the procurement process for its "Adoption Support - Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) Parenting Group-Based Support" contract. This initiative, aimed at offering therapeutic support to adopters, falls within the social work and related services sector, located in the UKC22 region, North Tyneside, United Kingdom. The contract has been awarded to Ingrid Ford Therapy, with the procurement carried out through an open, below-threshold competition. The tender process involved three blocks of ten sessions annually, with a total contract value inclusive of VAT at £54,000. The contract period spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a potential extension for one additional year. An important milestone is the scheduled contract signature on 29 March 2026.

This tender opportunity facilitates growth for businesses specialising in therapeutic and counselling services, particularly those with expertise in Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) parenting. SMEs that can demonstrate significant experience, effective programme planning, and strong engagement and communication skills stand to benefit from such contracts, given the emphasis on quality criteria like social value. The awarded supplier, Ingrid Ford Therapy, exemplifies the type of enterprise well-suited for such opportunities, having navigated the procurement process successfully and securing the contract for service provision. The potential renewable option presents further business avenues for sustained engagement and contribution within the community.

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Notice Title

Adoption Support - Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) Parenting Group-Based Support

Notice Description

North Tyneside Council are procuring to secure a provider to deliver Group-Based Therapeutic Support (Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) Parenting) for Adopters - on behalf of Adopt North East, the Regional Adoption Agency. 3 blocks with 10 sessions per block each year. Total value including VAT: PS54,000

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be the option to extend for a further 1 year period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023634-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTH TYNESIDE
Postcode
NE27 0BY
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
TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Shiremoor
Westminster Constituency
Cramlington and Killingworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INGRID FORD THERAPY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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