Solihull Parenting Approach Service

Tender description

The London Borough of Hackney wishes to procure a Solihull Parenting Approach Service that will, map, coordinate and expand on the number of universal Solihull Approach parenting group interventions in various locations across Hackney, deliver Solihull Approach professional courses, and increase the take-up of free on-line Solihull Approach courses (Online Courses | Hackney) by parents/carers and professionals. The aim of the Service is to work with families with children aged 2 years and under, and with professionals to improve the quality of parent-infant relationships in Hackney so that babies and toddlers can feel safe and secure, and ensure they have the key competencies that will help them to thrive. The objectives of the Service are to: * increase the universal delivery of face-to-face Solihull Parenting Intervention groups - Understanding Your Child, Understanding Pregnancy, Labour, Birth & Your Baby' (antenatal course) and Understanding your baby (postnatal course) * coordinating and promoting the Solihull Approach Parenting app Online Courses | Hackney * deliver Solihull Approach professional training - Foundation Solihull Parenting Approach, Advanced Solihull Parenting Approach, Train the Trainer Solihull Parenting Approach and Solihull Parenting Approach Refresher Training * map details of staff who are already trained to establish and maintain a register of accredited staff * embed the Solihull Approach into front line services working with families with children aged 2 yrs old and under * undertake outreach and promotions to raise awareness of the importance of parent infant relationships and to increase uptake of Solihull Approach courses/interventions * provide oversight and clinical governance to new Solihull Approach Parenting group interventions * measure the impact of the Solihull Approach across the system Hackney Council will be holding an online market engagement event for the procurement of this Service on Friday the 20th of October 2023 from 2pm to 3.30pm; Please note partnerships are welcomed. There will be a presentation of the brief and an introduction and summary of the procurement process from officers followed by an open-floor discussion. The anticipated total value of this contract is expected to be £300,120.00 or less over 14 months; plus an option for a further six month extension bringing the maximum total to a possible £430,000. To express your interest in attending the event please register on the London Tender Portal, providing the names and roles of those attending from your organisation by the deadline of 5pm Thursday, 19th October 2023. Note that this advert is Without Prejudice to any future procurement opportunities with LB Hackney. Estimated contract dates - Start date: Feb 2024 End date: September 2025