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title: "Dads Groups"
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buyer: "STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL"
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# Dads Groups

Buyer: STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-235f0b55-eb53-449a-92d6-4b7d797b36ae

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## Summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is currently seeking an organisation to manage a 12-month programme titled "Dads Groups". This tender falls within the social services industry category and is scheduled across Family Hubs and outreach venues in England, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage with an end date for submissions set for 7th February 2025 at 13:00 GMT. The contract is set to commence on 1st March 2025 and will end on 31st March 2026. With a contract value of £15,000 GBP, this procurement follows an open procedure method and is classified under the CPV code 85320000 for social services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work, mental health support, and community engagement to expand their services. Ideal for SMEs, the project aims to facilitate peer support groups for dads and co-parents, providing a platform for addressing specific issues, fostering social connections, and improving mental wellbeing. Organisations with expertise in managing community-focused programmes and outreach initiatives, particularly those experienced in addressing family and parental support, are likely to find this tender highly suitable for their business growth.

## Notice

Stoke-on-Trent City Council wishes to commission an organisation for 12-months, to work within our Family Hubs and outreach venues to support dads and co-parents. The purpose is to offer peer support and to engage fathers and co-parents in parenting and to provide them with a platform to share their unique experiences. The provider will ensure that the group sessions will allow opportunities for dads and co-parents to talk about their experiences, ask for support with specific issues they are facing, meet other people with similar experiences, manage work-life balance, offer mental health support, and to develop social connections to reduce feelings of isolation and to develop confidence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d145c516-f894-495c-8e9d-e59dd7c7c503 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| 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 | STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hartshill Park & Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2025 at 12:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d145c516-f894-495c-8e9d-e59dd7c7c503
- 17 Jan 2025 at 14:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/344e2b0e-719e-4409-9303-5e75ddeaa443

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d145c516-f894-495c-8e9d-e59dd7c7c503
  24th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/344e2b0e-719e-4409-9303-5e75ddeaa443
  17th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f38c5a6b-e0d4-ef11-8133-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.stoke.gov.uk

## Provenance

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