# Family Support Packages - Market Engagement Opportunity

> Pre-procurement notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Dorset Council](/buyers/dorset-council/contract-awards)
- Published: 27 April 2022
- Stage: pre_procurement
- Notice ID: 46a98950-9afc-4096-98a3-1d380a9cd220-532622
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c416f24-62c5-4f0d-9a90-a643cd874105

## Description

Dorset Council is holding a Market Engagement event for Service Providers interested in submitting a tender regarding Family Support Packages for a new framework commencing in April 2023 for one year \(with the potential to extend this to two years\.\) Family Support Packages support both internal and external colleagues to take a whole family working approach and achieve the best outcomes for eligible families who may need support with a range of criteria: getting a good education; good early years development; improved mental and physical health; promoting recovery and reducing harm from substance use; improved family relationships; children safe from abuse and exploitation; crime prevention and tackling crime; safe from domestic abuse; secure housing; financial stability\. We are seeking a range of diverse and varied Providers to deliver innovative and flexible services/interventions/activities who will form preferred provider frameworks across the Dorset Council area\. Work may be with individual children, young people, adults and or the whole family and packages could cover: • Mentoring and Befriending; • Mediation; • Therapeutic Services; • Counselling; • Parenting and Family Support; • Employability Opportunities; • Learning and Personal Development; • Positive Activities; We will be holding a webinar on Friday 6th May 10 - 11\.30am via Microsoft Teams to provide more information\. To book your place, please email dorsetfamiliesmatter@dorsetcouncil\.gov\.uk

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46a98950-9afc-4096-98a3-1d380a9cd220-532622)