This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jul 2026 at 13:14

Tender

16 Apr 2026 at 13:44

Planning

16 Apr 2026 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Caring Dads Programme," aimed at delivering social work and related services within the Ashton under Lyne region, UK. This project, designated under the main procurement category of services, was conducted using an open competition method, labelled as below threshold, allowing for a broad array of interested parties to participate. The contract for this initiative spans from 1st July 2026 to 31st December 2027, carrying a gross contract value of £58,000. Notably, the award for the programme was activated on 3rd July 2026, marking the completion of the tender process. The procurement process included a tender phase with submissions due by 12th May 2026. The buyer, Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, initiated the planning phase with a scheduled publication date of 23rd April 2026, and the project was awarded to St Peter’s Community Partnerships as the main supplier.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses within the health and social work sectors, particularly those equipped to manage behavioural intervention programmes. The open competition structure and the inclusion of light-touch procurement regimes signal a favourable environment for SMEs and VCSEs to engage with the public sector. Companies focused on delivering services designed to improve child safety and fatherhood practices would find this contract conducive to expanding their reach, enhancing service offerings in the public domain, and aligning with strategic government initiatives. Business growth is achievable through active participation in such tenders, encouraging innovative approaches to critical social issues and fostering agency collaboration for impactful community service delivery.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Caring Dads Programme

Notice Description

The procurement was for a Caring Dads Programme to run from 01/07/2026 - 31/12/27 at a contract value of PS58K

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0683a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062787-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHTON UNDER LYNE
Postcode
OL6 0GS
Postcode Area
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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Tameside
Electoral Ward
St Peter's
Westminster Constituency
Ashton-under-Lyne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

St Peter's Community Partnerships

Further Information

Notice Documents

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