This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2026 at 08:21

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 a procurement process for delivering "Group Based Adoption Support: Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) Parenting". This contract focuses on providing services to support parents of adopted children, specifically within a group setting. The procurement process, carried out via an open method below the threshold, culminated with the award on 16th March 2026. The contract is valued at £54,000, inclusive of VAT, and covers service delivery from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a possible one-year extension until 31st March 2028. The services, categorised under "Social work and related services", will be provided in the UKC22 region, which includes North Tyneside.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social and therapeutic support services, particularly those with expertise in working with families and children. SMEs with a focus on group-based therapeutic programmes would find this contract especially suitable, given the emphasis on quality criteria such as experience, programme planning, and engagement. The potential for an extension adds an attractive element for sustained business growth and partnership with the local council. Utilising an open competition procurement method encourages significant participation, offering equal opportunities for suitable businesses to bid.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

The service is to support parents of adopted children which will be delivered to groups of parents. The support delivered in a group-setting is Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) Parenting. Procured via an open process - under threshold. Value - PS22,500 per year

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/064471-2026
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
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
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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