Tender

Caring Dads Programme in tameside

TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Apr 2026 at 12:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

16 Apr 2026 at 08:01

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the active delivery of the Caring Dads Programme, focusing on health and social work services in Ashton under Lyne, United Kingdom. This tender is part of the Council's broader initiative, aiming to tackle domestic abuse and enhance child safety by helping fathers improve their parenting practices. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage with an open competition method, below the threshold. Businesses interested should submit their responses electronically via www.The-Chest.org.uk by noon on 12th May 2026. The programme's contract is set to start on 1st July 2026 and will run until 31st December 2027, with an estimated gross budget of £58,800 GBP.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, especially those that can demonstrate a strong understanding of intervention programmes aimed at addressing domestic abuse and its impact on children. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the contract's terms suggest suitability for these organisations. Successful bidders will be selected based on price (10%) and quality (90%), offering an opportunity for businesses to showcase their expertise and ability to deliver impactful services, thereby fostering growth through public sector collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Caring Dads Programme in tameside

Notice Description

The Caring Dads Programme is an evidence informed intervention designed specifically for fathers who have abused or neglected their children or exposed them to domestic abuse. The programme recognises that children are harmed not only by direct abuse, but also by witnessing controlling, coercive, and violent behaviour within the family. Caring Dads aims to improve child safety and wellbeing by helping fathers: * Acknowledge responsibility for abusive behaviour * Understand the impact of their behaviour on children * Develop safer parenting practices * Reduce the risk of future harm Providers are invited to register on www.The-Chest.org.uk, download the tender documents DN813136 and submit their responses no later than 12 noon on the 12th May 206

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034711-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
23 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
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
TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHTON UNDER LYNE
Postcode
OL6 0GS
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Tameside
Electoral Ward
St Peter's
Westminster Constituency
Ashton-under-Lyne

Further Information

Notice Documents

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