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title: "Stepping Stones (Triple P)"
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# Stepping Stones (Triple P)

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067450

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## Summary

North Northamptonshire Council has completed a direct award procurement process titled "Stepping Stones (Triple P)" in the field of staff training services. The training programme is part of the Council's Family Hubs & Start for Life initiative, specifically aimed at enhancing parenting support services for families with children who have disabilities or additional needs. The contract was awarded to TRIPLE P UK LIMITED, an SME based in Edinburgh, for £34,290 plus VAT, totalling £41,148. This initiative is set within the UKF25 region and aligns with the NICE Guidance NG11 framework. The procurement, classified as services, was conducted below threshold and without competition, with the contract duration from 5th January to 29th May 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in evidence-based intervention and educational services, particularly those focusing on disability support and parenting programmes. Given the specific expertise of TRIPLE P UK LIMITED, providers with relevant accreditation and proven delivery records might find similar initiatives beneficial for growth. Additionally, enterprises familiar with NICE guidelines and those capable of delivering high-quality training interventions would be well-positioned to compete in such public sector contracts. Overall, partnering in initiatives like these can not only bolster technical expertise but also expand market reach in the UK’s public service domain.

## Notice

North Northamptonshire Council ("The Council") Family Hubs & Start for Life Programme directly award PS34,290 + VAT (total PS41,148) to Triple P UK Ltd for the purchase of a total of eighteen practitioner training places on the Triple P Stepping Stones programme at PS1,905 (+ VAT) per participant. Triple P Stepping Stones is a Level 4, evidence-based parenting intervention for families of children with disabilities or additional needs. It is recognised in NICE Guidance NG11 and aligns with the Start for Life framework. This training will strengthen local capacity to deliver evidence-based parenting support for families of children with additional needs. Triple P Stepping Stones is a Level 4 intervention recognised in NICE Guidance NG11 and delivered exclusively by Triple P UK Ltd, the sole accredited provider for the UK. The funding will enable the Council to secure places within an existing national training cohort planned for 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027557-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 29 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,290 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | CORBY |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN17 1QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Lloyds |
| Westminster constituency | Corby and East Northamptonshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRIPLE P |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 17:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027557-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027557-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.triplep.uk.net/uken/home/

## Provenance

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