--- title: "Parent Carer Needs Assessment and Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6695a565-caef-419a-84dc-f9d3db149603" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6695a565-caef-419a-84dc-f9d3db149603" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6695a565-caef-419a-84dc-f9d3db149603.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6695a565-caef-419a-84dc-f9d3db149603.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-17" --- # Parent Carer Needs Assessment and Support Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6695a565-caef-419a-84dc-f9d3db149603 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6695a565-caef-419a-84dc-f9d3db149603) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6695a565-caef-419a-84dc-f9d3db149603.json) ## Summary Norfolk County Council is planning a procurement for a contract titled "Parent Carer Needs Assessment and Support" within the social services industry category. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with key milestones including an engagement end date scheduled for 17th December 2024. This initiative aims to begin a new contract on 1st April 2025, succeeding the current one that ends on 31st March 2025. The procurement method follows a tender process, and a market engagement event is planned for 25th September 2024 from 10 am to 12 pm. Key locations include Norfolk and the broader United Kingdom, as well as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and Rest of the World. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses skilled in providing high-quality social services, particularly those experienced with Parent Carer Needs Assessments and Support. It is particularly well-suited for organisations capable of offering both 1-2-1 support and group work for parent carers of children with special educational needs, disabilities, long-term illnesses, mental health difficulties, substance misuse issues, or other additional needs. By participating, businesses can help parent carers build confidence, reduce crises, enhance their family relationships, and improve their overall wellbeing. Developing strong community partnerships and networks will be critical, enabling parent carers to access tailored support more effectively and timely. Businesses experienced in these areas are encouraged to participate, offering their services to meet this vital community need. ## Notice Norfolk County Council's contract for the provision of Parent Carer Needs Assessment and Support service is due to end on the 31st of March 2025. The Council is currently scoping its requirements for a new contract to commence on the 1st of April 2025. Under the Children and Families Act (2014) parent carers have a right to a statutory assessment of their need for support if it is felt that they have needs for support, or if the parent carer requests an assessment. Additionally, under the Care Act 2014, there is a duty on local authorities to assess adult carers before the child they care for turns 18 (called a transitions assessment), if it appears the carer is likely to have needs for support once the child turns 18, and it would be of significant benefit for the carer to have a transitions assessment. The provider will be expected to provide high quality parent carer needs assessments and support to identified parent carers of children and young people who are aged up to 18 and who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), long term illness, mental health difficulties, substance misuse or other additional needs. This will include the provision of experienced, skilled, and qualified staff, who will develop key community partnerships and networks, helping parent carers navigate the right services, and will include the delivery of both 1-2-1 support and group work. The aim of the service will be to enable parent carers to improve their confidence in their ability to support and meet the needs of their child, helping to reduce crisis and need for other services, and improve relationships between parent carers and their family members including the cared for. The service will deliver this by improving the wellbeing of parent carers by reducing loneliness, isolation by providing opportunities to connect and meet other parents in a similar situation and improving their understanding of what support is available and enabling them to access this in a timelier way. The market engagement event is due to be held on Wednesday 25th September 10 am - 12 pm (this date may be subject to change). Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6abf3c62-35c5-4908-9b5e-7f94d3a9643b | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Dec 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORFOLK | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 17 Sep 2024 at 09:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6abf3c62-35c5-4908-9b5e-7f94d3a9643b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6abf3c62-35c5-4908-9b5e-7f94d3a9643b 17th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.norfolk.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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