PARENT LIAISON OFFICER

The Blackburn with Darwen authority has initiated a tender for a Parent Liaison Officer (PLO) to collaborate with the Engage multi-agency contextual safeguarding team. This tender, titled "PARENT LIAISON OFFICER", falls under the industry categories of Health and social work services, Miscellaneous services, and Other community, social and personal services. The procurement process employs an open procedure and is currently in the tender stage.

Interested parties must note the tender submission deadline on 19th August 2025 at 12:00 PM, and the enquiry period concludes on 1st August 2025 at 12:00 PM. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2025 and run until 31st March 2028, with a possible extension, subject to performance and available financing. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in providing vital support services in the Blackburn area.

Businesses experienced in social work, community support, and volunteer coordination are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the tender's focus on providing training and direct support to families and young people at risk. With an emphasis on quality, price, and social value, businesses that can offer innovative and impactful social work services will find this contract an invaluable avenue for expansion and service delivery.