Tender

TD2320 - Family Group Conferencing

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Nov 2025 at 10:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has initiated an open procurement process to establish a contract for the provision of Family Group Conferencing services. This process, identified by the title "TD2320 - Family Group Conferencing," focuses on delivering health and social work services classified under industry category CPV 85000000, and additional community and personal services under CPV 98000000, in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase. Interested parties must express their interest and obtain documentation by 11:30 PM on 18 December 2025, with the submission deadline set for 10:00 AM on 19 December 2025. The initial contract period will commence on 1 March 2026 and will last until 28 February 2027, with the option to extend for an additional year based on performance, not exceeding a total contract value of £180,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the health and social work services sector, particularly those experienced in delivering family conferencing programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable candidates, thanks to the open procedure that allows a broad range of organisations to participate. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to enhance service delivery standards in Derby City, focusing on child-centered approaches and community engagement, thus contributing to improved outcomes for families. Leveraging this contract could bolster a company's portfolio and reputation in public sector services, fostering further business growth and collaboration opportunities within regional and national frameworks.

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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/27432dcb-52c1-4b76-aebf-daf0fc1ff1e5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katy Preece
Contact Email
procurement@derby.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01332 640768

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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