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title: "Parent Infant Relationships Training Level 2"
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# Parent Infant Relationships Training Level 2

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3270b308-4e19-47fb-b8e1-3177b54a0ce3

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## Summary

The Kent County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Staff Training Services for the "Parent Infant Relationships Training Level 2" programme. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, with a contract value of £162,150. The contract period starts on January 15, 2024, and ends on March 31, 2025. The training is aimed at professionals in England, with a focus on Attachment theory, parent-infant relationships, and caregiving competencies.

This tender opportunity by Kent County Council presents a chance for training providers specialising in attachment theory and parent-infant relationships to participate. Businesses with expertise in delivering advanced training sessions related to the IMH Competencies Framework are well-suited to compete. The contract aims to enhance workforce skills and improve interactions with families through Level 2 interventions and the promotion of relationship-based practice among delegates.

## Notice

As part of the Family Hubs Transformation Programme, it has been agreed, through the Department for Education (DfE) approved delivery plan for Kent: * To provide Parent Infant Relationships training and parent infant relationship training to the workforce. * To explore the procurement of a provider to deliver a level 2 parent infant relationship intervention. We aim to develop the family hub workforces understanding and knowledge of Attachment theory and parent infant relationship through training programmes which support the whole workforce to receive consistent messaging that develops their practice to improve interactions with families and signpost to Level 2 interventions. In Kent, there is a significant number of staff who will require Attachment and Parent Infant Relationships (PIR) training across the joint workforces. We would like to purchase training for a minimum of 235 delegates. The Association for Infant Mental Health (AIMH) Competencies Framework AIMH IMHCF Framework includes raising the standards of care for families by supporting all staff to optimize their learning and skills. The Infant Mental Health Competency Framework (IMHCF) lists a number of competencies over three levels. 1) General knowledge and skills 2) Advanced knowledge and skills 3) The knowledge and skills required to supervise and manage Kent County Council are looking for a provider who is expected to deliver Level 2 (Advanced Knowledge and Skills) Training on Parent Infant Relationships according to the AIMH Competencies Framework. This training would be expected to include the 31 competencies in 5 domains (Domains 1-5) including: Domain 1- relationship-based practice Domain 2- normal and atypical development including attachment theory, Domain 3- factors that influence caregiving, Domain 4- assessment of caregiving (of the caregiver-infant relationship) Domain 5- supporting Caregiving This Parent Infant Relationships training is expected to be provided to a minimum of 235 delegates These professionals would be expected to work autonomously with the parent-infant dyad, supported by supervision. It is expected that delegates would have already achieved Level 1 IMH training (in attachment/caregiver-infant relationships), which is delivered by a commissioned provider. It is expected that delegates that complete the training would then work towards submitting a portfolio to enter onto the IMH Recognition register. Fees for registration not included in this quotation. It is expected that the practitioners delivering the training would be registered on the AiMH UK IMH Recognition Register.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b94c2d0e-7d32-494b-9144-f1e47038973d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £162,150 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £162,150 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD PARENT INFANT PROJECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80570000 - Personal development training services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2024 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b94c2d0e-7d32-494b-9144-f1e47038973d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b94c2d0e-7d32-494b-9144-f1e47038973d
  17th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

## Provenance

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