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title: "Caring Dads Programme in tameside"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0683a3"
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# Caring Dads Programme in tameside

Buyer: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0683a3

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## Summary

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting tenders for the active delivery of the Caring Dads Programme, focusing on health and social work services in Ashton under Lyne, United Kingdom. This tender is part of the Council's broader initiative, aiming to tackle domestic abuse and enhance child safety by helping fathers improve their parenting practices. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage with an open competition method, below the threshold. Businesses interested should submit their responses electronically via www.The-Chest.org.uk by noon on 12th May 2026. The programme's contract is set to start on 1st July 2026 and will run until 31st December 2027, with an estimated gross budget of £58,800 GBP.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, especially those that can demonstrate a strong understanding of intervention programmes aimed at addressing domestic abuse and its impact on children. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the contract's terms suggest suitability for these organisations. Successful bidders will be selected based on price (10%) and quality (90%), offering an opportunity for businesses to showcase their expertise and ability to deliver impactful services, thereby fostering growth through public sector collaboration.

## Notice

The Caring Dads Programme is an evidence informed intervention designed specifically for fathers who have abused or neglected their children or exposed them to domestic abuse. The programme recognises that children are harmed not only by direct abuse, but also by witnessing controlling, coercive, and violent behaviour within the family. Caring Dads aims to improve child safety and wellbeing by helping fathers: * Acknowledge responsibility for abusive behaviour * Understand the impact of their behaviour on children * Develop safer parenting practices * Reduce the risk of future harm Providers are invited to register on www.The-Chest.org.uk, download the tender documents DN813136 and submit their responses no later than 12 noon on the 12th May 206

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034711-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,000 |
| Lots value | £49,000 |
| 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 | TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHTON UNDER LYNE |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL6 0GS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD35 Greater Manchester South East |
| Local authority | Tameside |
| Electoral ward | St Peter's |
| Westminster constituency | Ashton-under-Lyne |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 12:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034711-2026
- 16 Apr 2026 at 08:01 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034465-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034711-2026
  16th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034465-2026
  16th April 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- www.The-Chest.org.uk
  Providers are invited to register on www.The-Chest.org.uk, download the tender documents DN813136 and submit their responses no later than 12 noon on the 12th May 2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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