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Stepping Stones (Triple P)

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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25 Mar 2026 at 17:06

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Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has completed a direct award procurement process titled "Stepping Stones (Triple P)" in the field of staff training services. The training programme is part of the Council's Family Hubs & Start for Life initiative, specifically aimed at enhancing parenting support services for families with children who have disabilities or additional needs. The contract was awarded to TRIPLE P UK LIMITED, an SME based in Edinburgh, for £34,290 plus VAT, totalling £41,148. This initiative is set within the UKF25 region and aligns with the NICE Guidance NG11 framework. The procurement, classified as services, was conducted below threshold and without competition, with the contract duration from 5th January to 29th May 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in evidence-based intervention and educational services, particularly those focusing on disability support and parenting programmes. Given the specific expertise of TRIPLE P UK LIMITED, providers with relevant accreditation and proven delivery records might find similar initiatives beneficial for growth. Additionally, enterprises familiar with NICE guidelines and those capable of delivering high-quality training interventions would be well-positioned to compete in such public sector contracts. Overall, partnering in initiatives like these can not only bolster technical expertise but also expand market reach in the UK’s public service domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stepping Stones (Triple P)

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council ("The Council") Family Hubs & Start for Life Programme directly award PS34,290 + VAT (total PS41,148) to Triple P UK Ltd for the purchase of a total of eighteen practitioner training places on the Triple P Stepping Stones programme at PS1,905 (+ VAT) per participant. Triple P Stepping Stones is a Level 4, evidence-based parenting intervention for families of children with disabilities or additional needs. It is recognised in NICE Guidance NG11 and aligns with the Start for Life framework. This training will strengthen local capacity to deliver evidence-based parenting support for families of children with additional needs. Triple P Stepping Stones is a Level 4 intervention recognised in NICE Guidance NG11 and delivered exclusively by Triple P UK Ltd, the sole accredited provider for the UK. The funding will enable the Council to secure places within an existing national training cohort planned for 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067450
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027557-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,290 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 29 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRIPLE P

Further Information

Notice Documents

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