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title: "Relationship Support - Universal Preventative Support (Lot A)"
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# Relationship Support - Universal Preventative Support (Lot A)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a113699c-c43d-4c9e-9c49-ee0358507523

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is seeking suppliers for the "Relationship Support - Universal Preventative Support (Lot A)" programme, which aims to reduce relationship breakdowns among couples during significant life transitions. This procurement falls under the education and training services category, with a total contract value of £3,545,448 GBP. The open tender procedure has been active since February 18, 2013, and the contract period is set from March 31, 2013, to August 31, 2018, with the tender period closing on December 17, 2012. The buying organisation is based in Leeds, England, and further details about the project can be accessed through an award notice published on April 18, 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in relationship support services, particularly those with experience in educational programmes and preventative support initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, charity and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete, given the emphasis on innovative approaches to relationship preservation. The awarded contract provides a chance for firms to engage with a government entity and contribute positively to community welfare, ultimately helping to expand their market reach and visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

Universal Preventative Support is designed to reduce the number of relationship breakdowns with support provided at certain key transition points in the lives of couples such as moving in together, getting married and becoming first-time parents. The payment model has been renegotiated to include a more robust and detailed payment model, and greater volumes than the original contract. This contract requires the supplier to develop (This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d004cc9-89b6-41ff-bc4c-56683b3fcf01 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2012 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2013 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2013 - 31 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,545,448 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,545,448 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARRIAGE CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2018 at 16:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d004cc9-89b6-41ff-bc4c-56683b3fcf01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d004cc9-89b6-41ff-bc4c-56683b3fcf01
  18th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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