--- title: "Parent Partnership" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055ef5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055ef5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055ef5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055ef5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING USE" published: "2025-07-15" --- # Parent Partnership Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING USE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055ef5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055ef5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055ef5.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Ealing is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement initiative titled "Parent Partnership" in the health and social work services category. This initiative aims to deliver the Parent Partnership Service, which represents the interests of parents and carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within the borough. The procurement process is scheduled to advance, with a significant milestone for engagement due on 25 July 2025. Interested parties must express their interest by registering on the Ealing Atamis site. Located in London (UKI73), this opportunity will span from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028, with a potential extension up to 3 September 2030. This contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses proficient in supporting parent-led or community groups, organisational development, and co-production in SEND services. Organisations, either as single entities or groups led by a single organisation, capable of establishing a strong local base and impact in the seven towns of Ealing, would find this project particularly beneficial. The £60,000 per year contract is an ideal opportunity for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) focused on enhancing digital engagement, collaborating with educational and health bodies, and advocating for improved SEND outcomes. This initiative not only ensures ongoing engagement in policy development but also supports the wider social economy by fostering strategic partnerships. ## Notice The London Borough of Ealing is looking for an experienced provider to deliver Ealing's Parent Partnership Service and represent parents and carers of children and young people (0-25 years) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Ealing. The provider will facilitate the strategic voice for parents and carers in Ealing for participation, engagement and co-production across a range of Council services and partnerships. The Children and Families Act 2014 places a statutory duty on all Local Authorities to engage with an identified Parent Carer Forum when developing policy and practice for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This engagement is to ensure that the voices of parents and carers are heard and considered in the decision-making process, ultimately leading to more effective and inclusive policies and practices for children and young people with SEND. This is a light touch contract. The Council is offering a PS60,000 per year contract (starting 6th October 2025 for 3 + 2 years) to help: 1. Improve our digital presence to better connect and engage with diverse range of parent/carers. 2. Work in partnership with local service providers across Education, Health, Social Care services and Voluntary Sector partners 3. Help to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND and their families. 4. Support parent representatives to participate in strategic meetings and help to understand services and support for children and young people with SEND. 5. Practical help in understanding professional reports, children's reports, and other written documents. 6. Support with communication with schools, colleges and other settings. 7. Information around making decisions about school and other educational placements. 8. Support for parents to play an active and valued role in their child's education and development: giving families a voice. We are seeking organisations either as a single entity or as part of a group of organisations led by a single organisation, with experience in: Supporting parent-led or community groups. Organisational development and capacity building. Co-production and inclusive engagement in SEND services. Working with a range of partners and stakeholders in health & social care. Providers will need to establish a base within the borough and be able to demonstrate strong local impact in the seven towns of Ealing. If you wish to express an interest in the delivering this service, please contact register with your contact name and number via Atamis or use the messaging function within Atamis. ### Planning Information The London Borough of Ealing are seeking organisations either as a single entity or as part of a group of organisations led by a single organisation, with experience in: *Supporting parent-led or community groups. *Organisational development and capacity building. *Co-production and inclusive engagement in SEND services. *Working with a range of partners and stakeholders in health & social care. *Providers will need to establish a base within the borough and be able to demonstrate strong local impact in the seven towns of Ealing. Please express your interest in this opportunity by registering on the Ealing Atamis site - https://ealinglbc-atamis.my.site.com/s/Welcome. Providers will be contacted to further discuss this opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039776-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING USE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W5 2HL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI73 Ealing | | Local authority | Ealing | | Electoral ward | Ealing Broadway | | Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton | | Delivery location | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West, TLI73 Ealing | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 15 Jul 2025 at 07:11 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039776-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039776-2025 15th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.ealing.gov.uk - https://ealinglbc-atamis.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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