Tender

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

NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

North Tyneside Borough Council is inviting tenders for a contract titled "Group Based Adoption Support: Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) Parenting." The procurement is open to delivering group-based therapeutic support aimed at adopters, on behalf of Adopt North East, the Regional Adoption Agency. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically classified as guidance and counselling services. It represents a sub-central government public authority procurement. Interested businesses can submit within the tender stage, set to close on 4th March 2026. The contract is valued at £54,000 gross and will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a potential one-year extension. It is located in North Tyneside, UKC22 region.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in therapeutic and support services, particularly those with expertise in non-violent resistance parenting techniques. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, with evaluation criteria emphasising experience, programme planning, engagement, communication, service compliance, social value, and pricing. The procurement process follows an open competition method, promoting fair access for suitably qualified providers. Firms that can demonstrate a strong track record in delivering high-quality counselling services and possess strategic planning capabilities would be well-positioned to benefit from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064a3f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011015-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 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 TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@northtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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