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title: "Phase 1 - Relationship Support: Educate and Equip (Public)"
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# Phase 1 - Relationship Support: Educate and Equip (Public)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08615284-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is conducting an open procurement process for the tender titled "Phase 1 - Relationship Support: Educate and Equip". This initiative, classified under social services, aims to promote relationship education among couples, particularly targeting parents, guardians, and disadvantaged groups. The tender is currently active, with a deadline for submission set for 4 January 2016. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2016 and conclude on 31 March 2018, covering various regions across the United Kingdom including London, the North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in social services, educational programmes, or community support, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in relationship education, family counselling, or similar fields would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, facilitating their expansion and contribution to social welfare initiatives. Engaging in this project not only promises financial growth but also allows businesses to play a vital role in enhancing community relationships and support systems.

## Notice

Educate and Equip (Public): Providing relationship education to couples especially parents, guardians and disadvantaged groups. The aim of this tender exercise is to appoint a supplier to promote the importance of good relationships amongst couples and individuals at key transition points in their lives. Services should aim to give these couples the knowledge and skills with which to improve and sustain the quality of their relationship.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cebe038e-4844-48f8-b571-ea33d14fa677 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE98 1YX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Dene & South Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cebe038e-4844-48f8-b571-ea33d14fa677

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cebe038e-4844-48f8-b571-ea33d14fa677
  20th November 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://dwp.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/opportunityDetail.do?opportunityId=26552&oppList=CURRENT
  Relationship Support - Published Opportunity

## Notice URLs

- https://dwp.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

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