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TD2331 - Family Based Community Support service to help families and care leavers who may have multiple or complex needs

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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17 Mar 2026 at 10:13

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Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council is overseeing the tender process for the procurement titled "TD2331 - Family Based Community Support service." The project aims to support families, children, young people, and care leavers with complex needs in the Derby City area. Classified under "Health and social work services" (CPV 85000000), this service will run from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2028, focusing on preventing care entry and supporting care leavers. Interested suppliers must express interest by 11:30PM on 16th April 2026, with documentation submissions due by 10:00AM on 17th April 2026. This open procedure below the threshold offers contracts worth £194,000 over two years, with the service delivery located in East Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community support services and innovative approaches to family welfare. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs focusing on strengths-based methodologies and volunteer-driven services. The service aims to develop families' competencies and support care leavers dealing with isolation and social connection challenges, providing substantial growth opportunities within the health and social services sector. With a budget of £97,000 per annum, organisations with expertise in handling complex social needs can benefit substantially from this contract. This is a valuable chance for providers to enhance their portfolio by engaging with a framework that seeks to make a social impact in the local area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TD2331 - Family Based Community Support service to help families and care leavers who may have multiple or complex needs

Notice Description

Derby City Council (the Council) is looking for an innovative community volunteer-based Service Provider to support children, young people, care leavers and families (the Service Users). The contract period of two years between 1st June 2026 and 31st May 2028. The contract term is two years with no option to extend. There is a maximum budget of PS97,000.00 per annum, a total of PS194,000.00 over the two-year contract term. The overall aim of the Service is to safely prevent entry to and reduce the number of children and young people entering care within Derby City area. The Service will help maintain, where possible, children and young people within their families. The Service will also provide support to a number of care leavers who have multiple complex needs such as feeling isolated and lack of social connections. The Service will work using strengths-based methods with families to enable them to build on their skills and develop their own strategies to manage difficulties; enabling them to manage difficult periods in their lives. Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 11:30PM on 16/04/2026. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid. The deadline for returns is 10:00am on 17/04/2026. Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for TD2331 Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b712c8d-08c9-43a0-aff7-ba315b5d560e
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

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£194,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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