--- title: "SPECIALIST TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY FOR IMPROVING ENGAGEMENT WITH FATHERS IN MEDWAY" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ecc3372d-df7f-45fa-abdd-e17e8cd3c541" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ecc3372d-df7f-45fa-abdd-e17e8cd3c541" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ecc3372d-df7f-45fa-abdd-e17e8cd3c541.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ecc3372d-df7f-45fa-abdd-e17e8cd3c541.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL" published: "2024-06-03" --- # SPECIALIST TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY FOR IMPROVING ENGAGEMENT WITH FATHERS IN MEDWAY Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ecc3372d-df7f-45fa-abdd-e17e8cd3c541 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ecc3372d-df7f-45fa-abdd-e17e8cd3c541) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ecc3372d-df7f-45fa-abdd-e17e8cd3c541.json) ## Summary The Medway Council has initiated a tender titled "SPECIALIST TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY FOR IMPROVING ENGAGEMENT WITH FATHERS IN MEDWAY" in the health and social work services category. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, with a total contract value of £35,000. The tender period ends on June 12, 2024, and the contract is scheduled to start on July 3, 2024, and end on December 24, 2024. Businesses interested in engaging with fathers and male co-parents in the context of perinatal and early years support may find this opportunity suitable for growth. This tender by Medway Council presents an opportunity for service providers to enhance engagement with fathers and male co-parents in Medway. Businesses offering specialist training and consultancy services for improving father engagement, perinatal mental health, and parent-infant relationships may be well-suited to compete. The Council aims to address specific gaps in support services for fathers, encourage male participation in various parenting aspects, and work towards more inclusive family support programs. Interested parties should consider the local needs outlined by the Family Hubs and Start for Life Programme to align their offerings with the Council's objectives. ## Notice 1.1 Medway Council is one of 75 eligible Local Authorities taking part in the Family Hubs and Start for Life programme in England https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/family-hubs-and-start-for-life-programme 1.2 The Family Hubs and Start for Life Programme is currently running until the end of March 2025. The funding which has been provided as part of the programme must be utilised before this date. 1.3 There are specific requirements and timelines for delivering against aspects of the programme as set out in the Family Hubs and Start for Life framework and service expectations https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/family-hubs-and-start-for-life-programme-local-authority-guide. 1.4 The Programme Guide (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62f0ef83e90e07142da01845/Family_Hubs_and_Start_for_Life_programme_guide.pdf) sets out an expectation for local areas to improve engagement with and support for fathers and male co-parents. 1.5 It is recognised by local leaders (in perinatal and early years) that there are significant gaps in several key areas that affect engagement and participation in the local offer by fathers and male co-parents. These include a lack of: * Male peers in local peer support services. * Engagement training for perinatal and early years staff. * Targeted and appropriate messaging. * Male participation in antenatal classes. * Engagement with fathers in early years and home learning environments. * Training for system leaders to create a culture that is inclusive of fathers and male co-parents. * Engagement with fathers and male co-parents to support healthy infant feeding and breastfeeding. * Specific parenting programmes aimed at supporting fathers and male co-parents to transition to fatherhood and deal with adverse situations such as parenting post separation. * "Champions" within key services to ensure sustained focus on engagement and inclusion of fathers and male co-parents at all stages in the parenting journey. * Specialist consultation from fatherhood experts to improve Medway Councils comms work and Family Hubs and Strat for Life Offer. 1.6 In the area of Perinatal Mental Health and Parent Infant Relationships, research is due to begin to identify how provision can be improved for seldom heard voices and underserved communities. This will include fathers and male co-parents. 1.7 Some local services are actively working on engaging fathers but with limited success. 1.8 As part of the Family Hubs and Start for Life Programme, a Parent-Carer Panel has been set up to encourage co-design and co-production of services. However, at present there is no representation from fathers or male co-parents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/134c9c2e-9abc-476a-b14a-6685e618f146 | | 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 | 3 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jul 2024 - 24 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHATHAM | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME4 4TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway | | Local authority | Medway | | Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton | | Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood | | 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 - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 3 Jun 2024 at 09:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/134c9c2e-9abc-476a-b14a-6685e618f146 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/134c9c2e-9abc-476a-b14a-6685e618f146 3rd June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=8b3b71f2-8a21-ef11-812c-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.medway.gov.uk/ - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62f0ef83e90e07142da01845/Family_Hubs_and_Start_for_Life_programme_guide.pdf - https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/family-hubs-and-start-for-life-programme - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/family-hubs-and-start-for-life-programme-local-authority-guide ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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