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title: "Kinship Peer Support"
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# Kinship Peer Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5f3c081a-047e-4b66-8d5a-bb1a47898838

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## Summary

The Department for Education is soliciting providers for the "Kinship Peer Support" project, aimed at enhancing local kinship carer support groups in the UK. This procurement falls under the community action programme category and is currently in the award stage, with a contract value of £1,865,851 over a period running from 4 January 2022 to 3 January 2023. The procurement process was an open procedure, and the deadline for submissions was 13 September 2021. The contact point for this opportunity is James Drew, reachable via email at james.drew@education.gov.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in delivering critical support services to kinship carers, who often face emotional and practical challenges. Providers that have experience in community services or peer support initiatives, especially those with a focus on familial and child welfare, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging effectively with kinship carers can not only bolster community resilience but also enhance your organisation's capacity and reputation in the sector.

## Notice

Service to increase the number of local kinship carer support groups across the country. This is a low cost but high impact way of supporting thousands of kinship carers, and research shows that emotional support from kinship carers in similar positions is the most important form of support need after financial support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1bee74b-98ab-40b6-abeb-9e75d9f0b02e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2022 - 3 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,865,851 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | FAMILY ACTION; KINSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85322000 - Community action programme

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2022 at 16:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1bee74b-98ab-40b6-abeb-9e75d9f0b02e
- 13 Aug 2021 at 08:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db21a268-630e-405f-917a-0dd149fa3e52
- 12 Aug 2021 at 13:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db21a268-630e-405f-917a-0dd149fa3e52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1bee74b-98ab-40b6-abeb-9e75d9f0b02e
  11th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db21a268-630e-405f-917a-0dd149fa3e52
  13th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6701f7ec-c5ed-4140-b069-f6d164b69e99
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