Award

TD2320 - Family Group Conferencing

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 17:22

Award Notice
Tender

24 Nov 2025 at 10:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Family Group Conferencing in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender, identified by the title "TD2320 - Family Group Conferencing," falls under the 'Health and social work services' industry category. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage as of 28th January 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st March 2026 and running until 28th February 2027, with an option to extend for an additional year. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract value is set at £180,000 for the maximum period inclusive of extensions. Suppliers were required to express interest by 18th December 2025, with a deadline for tender submissions by 19th December 2025. The Safe and Sound Group has been awarded the contract.

This procurement provides valuable opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those skilled in delivering community and social services. Businesses specialising in facilitating Family Group Conferences and enhancing family outcomes could find opportunities for growth and showcasing their exceptional service quality. With a total potential budget of £180,000, companies can leverage this tender to build relationships with the Derby City Council and bolster their reputation in delivering effective social work services. The open procedure invites diverse business participation, promoting competitive offerings to ensure high-value service delivery within the East Midlands region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TD2320 - Family Group Conferencing

Notice Description

Derby City Council is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for provision of Family Group Conferencing. The initial contract period is 1 year. The contract is estimated to commence 1st March 2026 and expire 28th February 2027. There will be an option to extend the contract for 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is 2 years. There is a maximum budget of PS90,000 per annum, a total of PS90,000.00 over the initial contract term. Should the contract be extended for a further 12 months, the total contract value shall not exceed PS180,000.00 over the full contract term inclusive of any extensions. The service will: * To facilitate and deliver high quality Family Group Conferences (FGC) in Derby, in accordance with the identified policies, practice standards and aims of the Family Group Conference Service. * To ensure that the service delivered is effective, of exceptional quality and value for money. * To ensure that preparation for the FGC reflects any existing formal or statutory plans in place (e.g., Child Protection Plan, Child in Need Plan). * To fully include the voice of children, young people and their families in decisions relating to the services being provided. * Ensure that the Family Plan is child focused, does not compromise the safety of children and meets the expectations of the referring agency. * To improve outcomes for families in Derby City. Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 11:30PM on 18 December 2025. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 10:00am on 19 December 2025. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for TD2320. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13e21c5e-cdd7-4a9d-8638-2be6949eaab1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3240040-8343-4811-8899-1ff976467032
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFE AND SOUND GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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