---
title: "Group Based Adoption Support: Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) Parenting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064a3f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-09"
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# Group Based Adoption Support: Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) Parenting

Buyer: NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064a3f

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## Summary

North Tyneside Borough Council has completed a procurement process for delivering "Group Based Adoption Support: Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) Parenting". This contract focuses on providing services to support parents of adopted children, specifically within a group setting. The procurement process, carried out via an open method below the threshold, culminated with the award on 16th March 2026. The contract is valued at £54,000, inclusive of VAT, and covers service delivery from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a possible one-year extension until 31st March 2028. The services, categorised under "Social work and related services", will be provided in the UKC22 region, which includes North Tyneside.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social and therapeutic support services, particularly those with expertise in working with families and children. SMEs with a focus on group-based therapeutic programmes would find this contract especially suitable, given the emphasis on quality criteria such as experience, programme planning, and engagement. The potential for an extension adds an attractive element for sustained business growth and partnership with the local council. Utilising an open competition procurement method encourages significant participation, offering equal opportunities for suitable businesses to bid.

## Notice

The service is to support parents of adopted children which will be delivered to groups of parents. The support delivered in a group-setting is Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) Parenting. Procured via an open process - under threshold. Value - PS22,500 per year

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There will be the option to extend for a further 1 year period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064471-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | £45,000 |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTH TYNESIDE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INGRID FORD THERAPY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 08:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064471-2026
- 16 Mar 2026 at 15:18 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023634-2026
- 26 Feb 2026 at 15:52 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017523-2026
- 6 Feb 2026 at 14:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011015-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064471-2026
  9th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023634-2026
  16th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017523-2026
  26th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011015-2026
  6th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stepstoconnection.org
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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