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title: "Parenting and Peer Support Service for Dads and Non-birthing Parents"
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# Parenting and Peer Support Service for Dads and Non-birthing Parents

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d8f949d-830a-4599-b580-f57685c6f471

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Parenting and Peer Support Service for Dads and Non-birthing Parents". This contract falls under the industry category of social work and related services, with CPV classifications including social services and social work services without accommodation. The procurement was conducted through a direct award approach, and the contract is valued at £83,059. The service is set to enhance family relationships and support young dads in the North East region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include a tender period ending on 30th November 2023, with the contract period beginning on 1st December 2023 and concluding on 31st March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the social services sector, particularly those focusing on family and parental support services. The awarded supplier, Northeast Young Dads and Lads, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited for such projects, highlighting a commitment to community-focused initiatives and supporting young dads' well-being. This contract can offer transformative impacts for businesses able to enhance family support frameworks, promoting their growth and presence in this vital socio-economic field.

## Notice

The overall aim of the Service is two-fold: to improve children's lives by strengthening the family unit by promoting a strong relationship between Dads and their children; and to support Young Dads to maintain their own health and wellbeing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7a18704-eca2-4048-924b-64533032ad16 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,059 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,059 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHEAST YOUNG DADS AND LADS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7a18704-eca2-4048-924b-64533032ad16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7a18704-eca2-4048-924b-64533032ad16
  19th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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