--- title: "CR: Kinship Peer Support CF" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a628d1bb-5d0f-40e3-b762-f1999cbbd286" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a628d1bb-5d0f-40e3-b762-f1999cbbd286" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a628d1bb-5d0f-40e3-b762-f1999cbbd286.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a628d1bb-5d0f-40e3-b762-f1999cbbd286.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2023-12-08" --- # CR: Kinship Peer Support CF Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a628d1bb-5d0f-40e3-b762-f1999cbbd286 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a628d1bb-5d0f-40e3-b762-f1999cbbd286) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a628d1bb-5d0f-40e3-b762-f1999cbbd286.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is seeking a provider to facilitate peer-to-peer support groups for kinship carers in multiple regions across the UK. The contract is set to start on 1st July 2024 and will run for an initial period of 21 months, with a possible extension of 2 years. The maximum budget for this opportunity is £1,399,992 (ExVAT). The procurement stage is currently at the tender stage, with a closing date of 12:00 Midday on Monday 15th January 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold. The industry category for this opportunity is services in the community action programme sector. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that can provide peer support services tailored to kinship carers, with a focus on emotional and practical support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable for this procurement. The Department for Education aims to create a sustainable infrastructure for peer support groups, aligned with the Independent Review of Children's Social Care recommendations. Businesses interested in providing impactful and cost-effective peer support services should consider participating in this tender process. ## Notice The Department for Education are looking for a provider to facilitate peer to peer support groups for kinship carers in areas of most need across the country. The contract is due to commence on 1 July 2024 and will be for an initial period of 21 months, with a further optional extension of 2 years (+1, +1). The maximum budget for this contract is PS1,399,992 (ExVAT). Kinship carers play a vital role in caring for children who may otherwise have entered care. Many struggle emotionally, physically and financially due to the caring responsibilities they take on. The service aligns with the recommendations in the Independent Review of Children's Social Care Case for Change report, which was published in June 2021, calling for kinship care to be "prioritised and supported". Establishing a better infrastructure for peer support groups is one way of responding to this. Peer groups are a high impact way of supporting thousands of kinship carers, and research shows that emotional support from kinship carers in similar positions is the most important form of support need after financial support. We are nearing the end of a 2 year contract aimed at creating and maintaining peer groups and peer support services. We want to maintain this high-quality peer support across the country, to ensure provision is sustained and continues to be available to those who need it. Therefore, we are seeking a supplier to maintain and deliver the peer support groups which have been created. You can access the Invitation to Tender and all relevant documents through the Jaggaer Portal (https://education.app.jaggaer.com). Please submit any questions and tender responses via Jaggaer. The closing date for this opportunity will be 12:00 Midday on Monday 15th January 2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed7c2bd0-a95d-4a16-b6f7-a77d21f185c7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | 30 Nov 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,399,992 | | 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3BT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85322000 - Community action programme ## Release History - 8 Dec 2023 at 13:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed7c2bd0-a95d-4a16-b6f7-a77d21f185c7 - 10 Oct 2023 at 10:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a9c3239-84d0-4585-af99-5e69a5249a13 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed7c2bd0-a95d-4a16-b6f7-a77d21f185c7 8th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a9c3239-84d0-4585-af99-5e69a5249a13 10th October 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://education.app.jaggaer.com - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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