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# Social Network and Resources

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62181f17-ee22-45d7-802f-f341b884463c

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## Summary

Kent County Council has successfully awarded a contract titled "Social Network and Resources" within the training services industry category. The awarded contract, valued at £12,580 GBP, focuses on providing comprehensive social network training designed for (expectant) parents and relevant professionals. The training emphasises understanding and strengthening social support networks. The location for these services is the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. The tender has progressed to the award stage with key dates, including the contract period from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2025, and an award date on 24th September 2024.

This tender offers excellent opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those specialising in training services within the social care and health sectors. Businesses adept in delivering interactive and participatory training programmes, especially those suited for perinatal midwives, family partnership programme leads, and health professionals, will find this opportunity beneficial. The programme includes basic training, online sessions, and a digital tool component, widening the scope for varied training providers to bid and contribute to meaningful social impact. Engaging in this tender can help companies enhance their portfolio in social network support and training services, driving business growth.

## Notice

MattieClick is designed for (expectant) parents who need to have more insight into their social network to give them a better perspective of the strength of the social support around them. Given the importance of a good quality social support network, the aims of this commission are: * To raise awareness of the importance of a good quality social network with professionals that work with families. * To support families in conversations about their social network, so that for those families with poor social networks, solutions may be found to strengthen their support networks. Phase 1 Social Network Training. * Participants of Phase 1 Basic Social Network Training can join these online sessions with their questions and comments. In addition, in this training, we will go more in-depth on certain social networking topics related to 'how to map social networks'. Depending on the evaluation and feedback from the face-to-face training, these topics may be chosen. Examples are: - More on 'how to talk about the social networks'. - More about 'working in groups with the MattieClick relationship map. * 6 days of basic training to 60-90 participants total and the training will be in groups of 10-15 participants. * 8 online meetings with participants (2 hours each) * The training will be suitable for specialist perinatal midwives, Live Well Kent support group facilitators, family partnership programme leads, early help workers, perinatal mental health and Health Visiting leads Train-the-trainer sessions Train the Trainer is an online program that includes an introduction (1 1/2 hours) and 2 online sessions (2 hours) where participants learn to guide the coaches and deliver the Phase 1 training. Additional time will be allocated for preparation, feedback, and individual guidance. This training will provide a deeper understanding of the basics of MattieClick, the purpose of MattieClick, and how to use it successfully with clients. After this training, participants will be able to work with cohort 1 and 2 participants (coaches). This phase will include homework for the participants (estimated 2 hours). The training programmes needs to be relevant to practice and mindful of learning styles, ensuring equitable accessibility when required. Training should be participatory, interactive and include opportunities to engage throughoutThe training programmes needs to be relevant to practice and mindful of learning styles, ensuring equitable accessibility when required. Training should be participatory, interactive and include opportunities to engage throughout. Digital Tool and Licenses * 4 X 2 hour online meetings in how to use the digital tool. Participants will learn to use the digital tool and apply it with their clients. * After completing this course, participants can guide users (clients) of the digital tool in working with the clients social network. * The use of the digital tool will include a one year licence

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9eeb26c-87ee-4754-ad0b-a9183633f434 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,580 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,580 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AKNET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2024 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9eeb26c-87ee-4754-ad0b-a9183633f434

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9eeb26c-87ee-4754-ad0b-a9183633f434
  27th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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