--- title: "Support for Families with Additional Needs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9ab132e0-ca5a-4ad2-9d50-cd1cf2bf055c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9ab132e0-ca5a-4ad2-9d50-cd1cf2bf055c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ab132e0-ca5a-4ad2-9d50-cd1cf2bf055c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ab132e0-ca5a-4ad2-9d50-cd1cf2bf055c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-24" --- # Support for Families with Additional Needs Buyer: STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ab132e0-ca5a-4ad2-9d50-cd1cf2bf055c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9ab132e0-ca5a-4ad2-9d50-cd1cf2bf055c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ab132e0-ca5a-4ad2-9d50-cd1cf2bf055c.json) ## Summary Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking to commission an organisation for a 12-month term to support families with additional needs within their Family Hubs and outreach venues. The tender titled "Support for Families with Additional Needs" falls under the social services industry category (CPV code 85320000) in England. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a tender period ending on 7 February 2025, and services are expected to start on 1 March 2025 and continue until 31 March 2026. The procurement method adopted is open procedure, specifically designed for below-threshold bids, making it accessible to a broader range of organisations. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, especially those experienced in offering support to families with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement suitability conditions favour them. The successful bidder will have the chance to contribute significantly to the local community by providing peer support, helping parents navigate healthcare and education systems, and advocating for children's needs, which in turn can bolster the bidder’s reputation and experience in the social services sector. ## Notice Stoke-on-Trent City Council wishes to commission an organisation for 12-months, to work within our Family Hubs and outreach venues to support families with additional needs. The purpose is to offer peer support for parents with SEND (Children with special educational needs and disabilities), and for parents of children with disabilities, special educational needs or chronic health conditions, through the provision of specialised groups. These groups will have a specific focus on navigating healthcare and education systems, accessing local support and resources, sharing coping strategies and advocating for children's needs ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b9795b-eba8-49ff-822b-ae7ff4dafbbc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST4 1HH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent | | Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent | | Electoral ward | Hartshill Park & Stoke | | Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 24 Jan 2025 at 12:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b9795b-eba8-49ff-822b-ae7ff4dafbbc - 17 Jan 2025 at 15:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8eed493-251b-47c2-af73-8e684af39e93 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b9795b-eba8-49ff-822b-ae7ff4dafbbc 24th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8eed493-251b-47c2-af73-8e684af39e93 17th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ed77fa45-ebd4-ef11-8133-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.stoke.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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