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title: "Mattieclick Social Network Training and Resources"
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# Mattieclick Social Network Training and Resources

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99e2afff-f353-412b-bd73-5470d617fc21

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Kent County Council seeking services for "Mattieclick Social Network Training and Resources" in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender, categorised under "Training services" (CPV 80500000), is in the Award stage with a total contract value of £14,204. The contract period begins on 19th February 2024 and ends on 31st March 2024. The procurement method employed is a limited, competitive quotation below the threshold. Key dates include the contract start date of 19th February 2024 and a completion deadline by 31st March 2024. The awarded supplier is Aknet, an SME based in the Netherlands.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and businesses specialising in training services, particularly those involved in social support and perinatal care. The project involves delivering both in-person and online training to key professionals such as perinatal midwives and mental health workers. The training aims to improve social support networks for families, creating potential long-term partnerships and repeat business. Businesses capable of providing high-quality training, resource development, and consultancy services in related fields would be well-suited to compete for such tenders in future, thereby enhancing their market presence and growth potential.

## Notice

Aims and Objective of the Social Network Training Studies show that insufficient support from partner, friends and family is associated with a greater risk of depression and anxiety in the perinatal period. Studies also show good social support is essential in the perinatal period and the importance of understanding one's social network and strengthening it is really important. (Sufredini et al 2022) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016503272201000X) 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. REQUIREMENT Overview of Requirement KCC requires a suitable provider to carry out: Phase 1 Social Network Training. * To deliver basic training on the use of a social network mapping tool to use in supported conversations with mothers/carers about their social network. * It is expected that the training would be a face to face one day training with an online participants groups). In this training, participants will work with materials provided by the provider. They will learn to complete the social network map and understand how to use the map with their clients. * 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 Health Visiting leads and antenatal group leaders (via KCC grant scheme). * To be completed by 31.03.24 Phase 2 Digital Tool & Training to become a Coach ONLINE TRAIN THE TRAINER PHASE 2 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) Resources to accompany the training * 500 hard copies of an A5 flyer * 5,000 hard copies of a postcard * 5,000 magnets * 2,000 hard copies of social maps

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/616de760-094c-4104-b34d-dc140de56679 |
| 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 | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,204 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,204 |
| 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 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/616de760-094c-4104-b34d-dc140de56679

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/616de760-094c-4104-b34d-dc140de56679
  27th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016503272201000X

## Provenance

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