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Birth Parent Support

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by North Lanarkshire Council focused on acquiring independent support services for birth parents in North Lanarkshire, who no longer have care of their children. This tender, titled "Birth Parent Support," falls under the industry category of general public services, with a specific focus on mental and social challenges. The procurement was finalized through a limited procedure, bypassing the usual competitive call, due to the absence of existing council structures capable of providing such services. With the procurement already completed, the contract was awarded on 14 May 2025, following the award stage of the process which ended on 17 June 2025. The key supplier for this contract is The Why Not Trust for care experienced young people, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Falkirk, UK.

The awarded contract creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social and mental health services aimed at vulnerable populations. SMEs with expertise in providing tailored support services for parents dealing with issues such as unresolved grief, social isolation, addiction, and the stigma associated with losing custody of their children would find this contract particularly aligned with their core competencies. It highlights an opportunity for businesses to establish strong footholds in the public sector by delivering essential services that address significant social needs, paving the way for growth in reputation and contract portfolio.

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Notice Title

Birth Parent Support

Notice Description

North Lanarkshire Council are seeking to procure independent support for birth parents who no longer have care of their children both in the short and the long term. The need for support is broad reaching, from unresolved grief, impact on mental and physical health, social challenges such as housing, isolation, stigma and feelings of shame, addiction and affecting relationships with others.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Lanarkshire Council are seeking to procure independent support for birth parents who no longer have care of their children both in the short and the long term. The need for support is broad reaching, from unresolved grief, impact on mental and physical health, social challenges such as housing, isolation, stigma and feelings of shame, addiction and affecting relationships with others.

Procurement Information

There is currently no council structure to offer this service from within the council and no other service positioned to deliver the support required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801961
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532755
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£178,580 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Shona Dunsmore
Contact Email
contractstrategy@northlan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451430015

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE WHY NOT TRUST FOR CARE EXPERIENCED YOUNG PEOPLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532755
    Birth Parent Support - North Lanarkshire Council are seeking to procure independent support for birth parents who no longer have care of their children both in the short and the long term. The need for support is broad reaching, from unresolved grief, impact on mental and physical health, social challenges such as housing, isolation, stigma and feelings of shame, addiction and affecting relationships with others.

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