PEP/Parenting in Diverse Communities

Bristol City Council has awarded a contract for the delivery of an evidence-based parenting course service titled "PEP/Parenting in Diverse Communities". The contract, valued at £120,000, focuses on providing support to parents from diverse communities including Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority groups, faith-based communities, as well as parents experiencing social isolation or community violence. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category (CPV 85000000) and covers additional community services (CPV 98000000).

The contract period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The open procedure procurement method was utilised, with the tender initially published on 24th October 2024 and ending on 19th November 2024. This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

Businesses that provide health, social work, or community services could greatly benefit from competing for such contracts, expanding their reach and creating positive community impact. The successful bidder, Wellspring Settlement, has demonstrated the potential to foster community wellbeing through targeted parenting support services. Entities with expertise in culturally sensitive and inclusive service delivery are well-suited to such procurement opportunities.