--- title: "Together with Parents Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02faf6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02faf6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02faf6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02faf6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-29" --- # Together with Parents Service Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02faf6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02faf6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02faf6.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Kent County Council, seeking to commission the "Together with Parents Service" within the health and social work services category. The tender is currently active and accepts submissions through a selective procurement method, with a deadline for submissions on 4th January 2022. The contract, valued at £1,200,000, will be awarded for three years starting on 1st April 2022, with an option for two extensions on a one plus one basis. The services will be delivered in two geographical lots: North & West Kent and South & East Kent. This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses that specialize in support services for parents and carers of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Companies offering flexible, evidence-based support services, particularly those with experience in neurodevelopmental pathways, will be well-suited to compete. The need for flexible delivery options, including evening and weekend support, highlights the demand for innovative service providers that can adapt to the busy lives of families in Kent. ## Notice Kent County Council is seeking to commission a new service that offers robust and consistent support to parents and carers whose child has either received a diagnosis, awaiting diagnosis, or considering a referral to the Neurodevelopmental (ND) Pathway. The scope of the new service aims to address the issues raised during scoping and analysis by offering a range of options, facilitated with lived experience, that can be delivered in addition to services currently on offer across the County. The scope of the new service aims to address the need for more neurodevelopmental related early intervention, pre-diagnosis, and self-help support for parents alongside the evidence-based programmes. The service will support the parents and carers of young people up to 25 years old with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and will support the outcomes for the Early Help and Preventative Services by enabling families: To become more resilient, To have better emotional health, health and wellbeing, To develop more robust local support systems around them. The Service will cover the Council's geographical area and will be delivered in two Lots: Lot 1 - North & West Kent, (Dartford, Gravesham, Sevenoaks, Swale, Maidstone, Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells) Lot 2 - South & East Kent, (Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone & Hythe, Thanet) The range of support provided by Together with Parents will need to be flexible in its delivery to best suit parents, carers and family's busy lives. Therefore, it is anticipated that the support offered may need to take place outside of the normal working week and may include evenings and weekends. This will be monitored by the Service Co-Ordinator and Contract Manager. The funding of PS400,000 per annum will be split between Lot 1 and Lot 2 to represent the difference in demand of the required service, as follows: * Lot 1 = 55% = PS220,000 * Lot 2 = 45% = PS180,000 The contract will run for three years from 1/04/2022, with the option to extend for a further two years on a one plus one basis. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - North & West Kent, (Dartford, Gravesham, Sevenoaks, Swale, Maidstone, Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells) Kent County Council is seeking to commission a new service that offers robust and consistent support to parents and carers whose child has either received a diagnosis, awaiting diagnosis, or considering a referral to the Neurodevelopmental (ND) Pathway. The scope of the new service aims to address the issues raised during scoping and analysis by offering a range of options, facilitated with lived experience, that can be delivered in addition to services currently on offer across the County. The scope of the new service aims to address the need for more neurodevelopmental related early intervention, pre-diagnosis, and self-help support for parents alongside the evidence-based programmes. The service will support the parents and carers of young people up to 25 years old with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and will support the outcomes for the Early Help and Preventative Services by enabling families: To become more resilient, To have better emotional health, health and wellbeing, To develop more robust local support systems around them. The Service will cover the Council's geographical area and will be delivered in two Lots: Lot 1 - North & West Kent, (Dartford, Gravesham, Sevenoaks, Swale, Maidstone, Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells) Lot 2 - South & East Kent, (Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone & Hythe, Thanet) The range of support provided by Together with Parents will need to be flexible in its delivery to best suit parents, carers and family's busy lives. Therefore, it is anticipated that the support offered may need to take place outside of the normal working week and may include evenings and weekends. This will be monitored by the Service Co-Ordinator and Contract Manager. The service will deliver the following offer countywide (blended face to face and virtual): * 1:1 Support Sessions with parents and carers. * Workshops focusing on key shared family issues, e.g., sleep. * Self-help parent/carer Peer Support Groups. * Evidence-based programmes (Cygnet) * Area Information events in partnership with Kent & Medway CCG * Signposting to supporting materials such as videos, books, etc. * Jointly planned Information Events - Understanding Autism and ADHD. The funding of PS400,000 per annum will be split between Lot 1 and Lot 2 to represent the difference in demand of the required service, as follows: * Lot 1 = 55% = PS220,000 * Lot 2 = 45% = PS180,000 The contract will run for three years from 1/04/2022, with the option to extend for a further two years on a one plus one basis. Renewal: Possibility to extend the contract on a plus -12 months, plus - 12 months basis Lot 2 - South & East Kent, (Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone & Hythe, Thanet) Kent County Council is seeking to commission a new service that offers robust and consistent support to parents and carers whose child has either received a diagnosis, awaiting diagnosis, or considering a referral to the Neurodevelopmental (ND) Pathway. The scope of the new service aims to address the issues raised during scoping and analysis by offering a range of options, facilitated with lived experience, that can be delivered in addition to services currently on offer across the County. The scope of the new service aims to address the need for more neurodevelopmental related early intervention, pre-diagnosis, and self-help support for parents alongside the evidence-based programmes. The service will support the parents and carers of young people up to 25 years old with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and will support the outcomes for the Early Help and Preventative Services by enabling families: To become more resilient, To have better emotional health, health and wellbeing, To develop more robust local support systems around them. The Service will cover the Council's geographical area and will be delivered in two Lots: Lot 1 - North & West Kent, (Dartford, Gravesham, Sevenoaks, Swale, Maidstone, Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells) Lot 2 - South & East Kent, (Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone & Hythe, Thanet) The range of support provided by Together with Parents will need to be flexible in its delivery to best suit parents, carers and family's busy lives. Therefore, it is anticipated that the support offered may need to take place outside of the normal working week and may include evenings and weekends. This will be monitored by the Service Co-Ordinator and Contract Manager. The service will deliver the following offer countywide (blended face to face and virtual): * 1:1 Support Sessions with parents and carers. * Workshops focusing on key shared family issues, e.g., sleep. * Self-help parent/carer Peer Support Groups. * Evidence-based programmes (Cygnet) * Area Information events in partnership with Kent & Medway CCG * Signposting to supporting materials such as videos, books, etc. * Jointly planned Information Events - Understanding Autism and ADHD. The funding of PS400,000 per annum will be split between Lot 1 and Lot 2 to represent the difference in demand of the required service, as follows: * Lot 1 = 55% = PS220,000 * Lot 2 = 45% = PS180,000 The contract will run for three years from 1/04/2022, with the option to extend for a further two years on a one plus one basis. Renewal: Possibility to extend the contract on a plus -12 months, plus - 12 months basis ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029575-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME14 1XQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Penenden Heath | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 29 Nov 2021 at 13:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029575-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://kentbusinessportal.org.uk - http://www.kent.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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