Social Network and Resources

Contract summary

Industry

• Training services - 80500000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£12,580

Procurement reference

SN240141

Published date

27 September 2024

Closing date

6 September 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 October 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Competitive quotation (below threshold)

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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Description

MattieClick is designed for (expectant) parents who need to have more insight into their social network to give them a better perspective of the strength of the social support around them.

Given the importance of a good quality social support network, the aims of this commission are:
• To raise awareness of the importance of a good quality social network with professionals that work with families.
• To support families in conversations about their social network, so that for those families with poor social networks, solutions may be found to strengthen their support networks.
Phase 1 Social Network Training.
• Participants of Phase 1 Basic Social Network Training can join these online sessions with their questions and comments. In addition, in this training, we will go more in-depth on certain social networking topics related to 'how to map social networks'. Depending on the evaluation and feedback from the face-to-face training, these topics may be chosen. Examples are:
- More on 'how to talk about the social networks'.
- More about 'working in groups with the MattieClick relationship map.
• 6 days of basic training to 60-90 participants total and the training will be in groups of 10-15 participants.
• 8 online meetings with participants (2 hours each)
• The training will be suitable for specialist perinatal midwives, Live Well Kent support group facilitators, family partnership programme leads, early help workers, perinatal mental health and Health Visiting leads
Train-the-trainer sessions
Train the Trainer is an online program that includes an introduction (1 ½ hours) and 2 online sessions (2 hours) where participants learn to guide the coaches and deliver the Phase 1 training. Additional time will be allocated for preparation, feedback, and individual guidance. This training will provide a deeper understanding of the basics of MattieClick, the purpose of MattieClick, and how to use it successfully with clients. After this training, participants will be able to work with cohort 1 and 2 participants (coaches). This phase will include homework for the participants (estimated 2 hours).
The training programmes needs to be relevant to practice and mindful of learning styles, ensuring equitable accessibility when required. Training should be participatory, interactive and include opportunities to engage throughoutThe training programmes needs to be relevant to practice and mindful of learning styles, ensuring equitable accessibility when required. Training should be participatory, interactive and include opportunities to engage throughout.
Digital Tool and Licenses
• 4 X 2 hour online meetings in how to use the digital tool. Participants will learn to use the digital tool and apply it with their clients.
• After completing this course, participants can guide users (clients) of the digital tool in working with the clients social network.
• The use of the digital tool will include a one year licence

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Award information

Awarded date

24 September 2024

Contract start date

1 October 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Total value of contract

£12,580

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Aknet

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About the buyer

Contact name

Sam Wright

Address

Sessions House, County Road
MAIDSTONE
ME141XQ
England

Telephone

03000419624

Email

sam.wright@kent.gov.uk