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title: "Family Support Packages"
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# Family Support Packages

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9eada789-ae07-4fe7-864e-f5e73ba1f2bc

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## Summary

The Dorset Council is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Family Support Packages," aimed at delivering social services to families in the South West of England. This open procurement process, classified under the CPV code 85320000, is currently in the award stage, having been published on 4th November 2019. The tender period concluded on 5th December 2019, with the contract's execution commencing on 1st April 2020, lasting until 31st March 2021. The total contract value is set at £400,000, offering significant funding for successful providers.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in social work services without accommodation. Businesses capable of delivering tailored programmes such as individual therapy, family activities, and community support will be well-suited to compete. Given the emphasis on early help and responsive service provision, companies that can offer flexible delivery outside traditional hours may greatly benefit from this tender, aligning services with the needs of families across Dorset.

## Notice

Family Support Packages - Definition Family Support Packages are one optional element of the enhanced Whole Family support and resources that professionals can access on behalf of the families they are supporting, to enhance their work to engender and sustain change. They can be defined as a variety of small-scale services, activities or interventions which practitioners can utilise quickly and easily. Examples of packages include, but are not limited to, access to training opportunities, family or individual therapy or counselling, farm and animal-based activity and therapeutic approaches, day trips, family activities and interview training. Family Support Packages are primarily for one to one session/s with individuals or an individual family group. Because of the demand led nature of FSP requests providers need to be aware that it is not workable to accommodate group work involving more than one family or a group of unrelated individuals. Support at the right time and right place is integral to the principles of early help and therefore waiting for a critical number of participants before running a group does not lend itself to this approach. Providers might like to consider the timing of their provision bearing in mind that the majority of children and young people will be in full time education, and their parents/carers may also be working. Delivery outside of school hours/ terms and at weekends may in some circumstances be preferable. If provision at these times is available providers should make sure that this made clear and is reflected in any tender submission, including any additional cost. Family Support Package - Purpose Family Support Packages need to contribute to at least one of the outcomes that Dorset wants to see for its residents. Family Support Packages need to either directly deliver or contribute to the achievement of outcomes for whole families; the individuals or groupings within a family they are provided to.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea648c36-a215-499c-b2c3-c53ec7924a39 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1UZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 15 |
| Supplier names | ANSBURY; CITIZENS ADVICE IN DORSET; DORSET MIND; EAQ (EQUINE ASSISTED QUALIFICATIONS; FUTURE ROOTS; HOME-START WEST DORSET; LONGMEAD COMMUNITY FARM; MAGDALEN; MOSAIC; PURBECK YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION; RELATE DORSET & SOUTH WILTSHIRE; SHELTER; THE KORU PROJECT; THEHORSECOURSE; TRACEY LINCOLN PLAY THERAPY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2020 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea648c36-a215-499c-b2c3-c53ec7924a39
- 4 Nov 2019 at 15:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc4a58db-7251-4fee-bfc2-3139c6773220

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea648c36-a215-499c-b2c3-c53ec7924a39
  5th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc4a58db-7251-4fee-bfc2-3139c6773220
  4th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3d77ec98-13ff-e911-80fb-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

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