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title: "Antenatal and Postnatal Tools for New Fathers"
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buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-09"
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# Antenatal and Postnatal Tools for New Fathers

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3286085c-5f52-4abd-bb8e-9c10339996ec

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## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council has awarded a contract titled "Antenatal and Postnatal Tools for New Fathers" in the industry categories of printed books, software packages, and health and social work services. The project is aimed at providing antenatal and postnatal support tools to new fathers and co-parents, including a software licence for DadPad and the supply of 1500 copies of two books. The contract, valued at £55,560, commenced on 14 March 2025 and will continue until 13 March 2029. The direct award procurement method was utilised for this tender, which is now in the award stage. The services will be delivered across the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in creating and distributing educational materials and software solutions, particularly in the health and social care sectors. SMEs and organisations with a focus on innovative parental support tools would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. The provision of these essential resources can contribute to better support structures for new families, potentially leading to further contracts and expansion within this niche market.

## Notice

Antenatal and postnatal tools for new fathers and co-parents to provide the knowledge and practical skills necessary to support themselves and their partner, so that babies get the best possible start in life. The contract package includes a 4 year software licence fee to access DadPad, supply of 1500 copies of 2 books - DadPad, and Quick Read DadPad. The contract commenced on 14 February 2025 for a period of 4 years, ending 13 February 2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/396873ff-7ab3-4113-8c82-4f80c0815144 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2025 - 13 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,560 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,560 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSPIRE CORNWALL CIC T/A DADPAD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 22110000 - Printed books
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2025 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/396873ff-7ab3-4113-8c82-4f80c0815144

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/396873ff-7ab3-4113-8c82-4f80c0815144
  9th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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