---
title: "PARENT LIAISON OFFICER"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cfc7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN"
published: "2025-01-14"
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# PARENT LIAISON OFFICER

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cfc7

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## Summary

Blackburn with Darwen Regional Authority is initiating a procurement process to secure a provider for the role of Parent Liaison Officer, classified under CPV code 85312300 for guidance and counselling services. The procurement, which is in the planning stage and scheduled for future notice as of 14 January 2025, aims to offer support services within the region of UKD41 (Blackburn). This role involves working with the Engage multi-agency contextual safeguarding team to support families of children at risk of exploitation. The procurement method and type indicate a systematic approach towards identifying a suitable service provider.

This tender presents an excellent business growth opportunity for service providers specialised in social and family support services, particularly those experienced in dealing with at-risk youth and contextual safeguarding. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with strong credentials in community engagement and volunteer coordination would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, organisations with a proven track record in delivering training and peer support group facilitation could find this contract advantageous for showcasing and expanding their services in the Blackburn region.

## Notice

The identified provider of a Parent Liaison Officer (PLO) role will work in partnership with the Engage multi-agency contextual safeguarding team to develop support for the families of children and young people who are being, or at risk of being, exploited in Blackburn with Darwen (BwD). This will include direct support to parents, befriending matches between volunteers and parents, and parent peer support group work. The provider will also provide training to BwD as part of this commission.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The identified provider of a Parent Liaison Officer (PLO) role will work in partnership with the Engage multi-agency contextual safeguarding team to develop support for the families of children and young people who are being, or at risk of being, exploited in Blackburn with Darwen (BwD). This will include direct support to parents, befriending matches between volunteers and parents, and parent peer support group work. The provider will also provide training to BwD as part of this commission.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001134-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB2 1DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 10:39 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001134-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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